Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from ₹ 5,342

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
14 Jan — 21 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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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 15 December 2025.

Thu 25/1220:20LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 47mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/111:17SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 10,593
Thu 25/1218:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Wed 7/111:10SFO - LAX
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 13/12₹ 11,498
Wed 24/1218:10LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1217:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 11,770
Thu 25/1206:35LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Fri 9/118:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 14/12₹ 14,667
Wed 24/1219:13LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1206:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 15,663
Wed 24/1206:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1207:25SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 16,025
Sat 27/1221:20LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Fri 2/106:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 13/12₹ 17,021
Wed 24/1220:20LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 47mAlaska Airlines
Sun 28/1206:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/12₹ 17,111
Sun 28/1206:35LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Fri 9/118:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 14/12₹ 17,383
Sat 27/1221:20LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Wed 31/1206:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 13/12₹ 17,473

Find 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 15 December 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 7,967

One-way from

₹ 5,342

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 16,387

Good one-way deal

₹ 5,294 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 16/1-18/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 04m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 18/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 26m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 151,560 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 28,514 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 17/1

20:25-21:55

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

05:55-07:25

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 10,593

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 17/1

07:10-08:35

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

08:15-09:40

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 10,593

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

06:00-07:31

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

17:20-18:54

Nonstop1h 34m

₹ 10,593

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

21:45-23:14

Nonstop1h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

06:00-07:29

Nonstop1h 29m

₹ 10,593

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 13/1

07:50-09:20

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 13/1

14:35-21:25

1 stop6h 50m

₹ 11,498

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

13:37-15:03

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

18:55-20:26

Nonstop1h 31m

₹ 11,860

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

21:20-22:54

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

18:45-20:16

Nonstop1h 31m

₹ 11,860

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

19:14-20:44

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 6/3

21:24-22:58

Nonstop1h 34m

₹ 11,951

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 10/1

16:30-17:55

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 14/1

05:30-13:50

2 stops8h 20m

₹ 11,951

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 16/1

05:00-06:30

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

08:15-09:40

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 11,951

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

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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 12 December 2025.

Booking 71 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of ₹ 2,354). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 5,975). 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 15 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 86% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 15 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and Frontier from Los Angeles to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 95 flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 26m 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?

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Departing from Los Angeles to San Francisco will take you 1h 25m. The distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco is about 544 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 3,439, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as ₹ 10,590. These flights start at 77% 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 ₹ 2,623 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from ₹ 3,486 and Alaska Airlines from ₹ 4,235 one-way.

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

    Consider Aer Lingus (92%), Emirates (82%) or KLM (76%) 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 ₹ 2,623. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - San Francisco) can be booked for ₹ 8,963 on average, our data indicates ₹ 8,917 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of ₹ 2,354). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 5,975). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 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 15 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest₹ 3,439Average₹ 9,985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest₹ 10,590Average₹ 16,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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