Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Los Angeles to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 7,510 and ₹ 18,953 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was ₹ 10,460 on Delta (17 Jan-20 Jan). Find deals

Question 1

How often are flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco delayed?

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About 18% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes. Find deals

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Los Angeles to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 7,510 and ₹ 18,953 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was ₹ 10,460 on Delta (17 Jan-20 Jan). Find deals

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

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Over the past year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed. Find deals

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

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

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Flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco have been viewed 24 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

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

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Departing from Los Angeles to San Francisco will take you 1h 29m. The distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco is about 544 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 8

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

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Currently priced at ₹ 3,395, 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 ₹ 10,457. These flights start at 76% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 9

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

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Booking 85 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.

Question 10

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of ₹ 2,324). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 6,437). 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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Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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The most flights from LAX to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (148 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 14

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

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 4,966. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - San Francisco) can be booked for ₹ 12,874 on average, our data indicates ₹ 9,870 when flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

Question 15

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

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Consider Aer Lingus (91%), China Southern (83%) or Emirates (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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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 94 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 25m is how long a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco typically takes.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to San Francisco from Los Angeles today with Cheapflights!

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 24

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Round-trip from	₹ 10,460
One-way from	₹ 5,275
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	January
Average price	₹ 16,450
Good one-way deal	₹ 7,740 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest₹ 3,395	Average₹ 9,860	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
Delta	Cheapest₹ 10,457	Average₹ 15,820	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

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