Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

LAX — SFO
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in October or January, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 8,670

One-way from

₹ 4,729

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 12,873

Good one-way deal

₹ 4,668 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 11/11-11/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 14/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (₹ 254,252 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 25,110 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

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.
Estimated return price
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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 8 August 2025.

Booking 59 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 ₹ 991). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,244). 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 August 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 70% 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 15 August 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (167 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (101 on average).

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 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines 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

7.2

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 129 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 28m 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 ₹ 3,326, 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 American Airlines for as low as ₹ 9,358. These flights start at 74% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Consider Air France (88%), China Southern (87%) or American Airlines (85%) 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 ₹ 3,372. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - San Francisco) can be booked for ₹ 22,594 on average our data indicates ₹ 6,857 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 ₹ 991). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,244). 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 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest₹ 3,326Average₹ 7,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 9,358Average₹ 22,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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