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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from ₹ 3,353

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in October or September, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 7,652

One-way from

₹ 3,353

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 13,327

Good round-trip deal

₹ 17,076 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 6,017 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 19/4-22/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 21m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 39m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₹ 62,116 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 16,298 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Sat 19/412:58LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Tue 22/414:20SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Deal found 23/3₹ 7,652
Tue 22/406:46LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 22/415:31SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 23/3₹ 9,544
Sat 26/406:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 22mDelta
Sat 26/416:04SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 23/3₹ 10,060
Sat 4/1008:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/1012:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/3₹ 11,263
Thu 24/406:35LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 28/421:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 23/3₹ 13,069
Sat 10/522:36LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1107:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3₹ 26,396
Mon 24/316:30LAX - SFO
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Thu 27/315:44SFO - LAX
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/3₹ 26,740

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Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 19/4

12:58-14:40

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

14:20-15:59

Nonstop1h 39m

₹ 7,652

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

06:46-08:20

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

15:31-17:05

Nonstop1h 34m

₹ 9,544

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 26/4

06:30-07:52

Nonstop1h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 26/4

16:04-17:34

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 10,060

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

07:10-08:44

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

10:48-12:25

Nonstop1h 37m

₹ 12,553

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 24/4

06:35-08:00

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 28/4

21:00-22:25

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 13,069

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 10/5

22:36-00:07

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

07:00-08:36

Nonstop1h 36m

₹ 26,396

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 20/5

18:48-20:27

Nonstop1h 39m

₹ 3,353

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

22:55-00:25

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 5,073

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 18/4

19:55-21:21

Nonstop1h 26m

₹ 5,503

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 14/4

06:30-07:52

Nonstop1h 22m

₹ 6,363

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of ₹ 987). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,436). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 46% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (164 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (103 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Los Angeles to San Francisco have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    If you wish to fly to San Francisco from Los Angeles, then you need to book flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco. There are 134 flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles are available from 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 22m is how long a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco typically takes.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 7,652, Frontier will fly you from Los Angeles to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hawaiian Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 9,544 and ₹ 10,060, respectively. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as ₹ 3,353 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from ₹ 5,073 and Alaska Airlines from ₹ 5,503 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Consider Aer Lingus (92%), Gulf Air (89%) or Qantas Airways (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 3,300. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - San Francisco) can be booked for ₹ 10,576 on average our data indicates ₹ 11,259 when flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of ₹ 987). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,436). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest₹ 3,266Average₹ 6,843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest₹ 3,879Average₹ 13,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 4,173Average₹ 21,840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 7,756Average₹ 15,944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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