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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from ₹ 4,995

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in October or September, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 474,514 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2024.

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Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 22/12

08:21-09:51

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 4/1

08:04-09:34

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 7,196

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 7/2

21:55-23:23

Nonstop1h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

19:00-20:32

Nonstop1h 32m

₹ 9,144

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 4/2

14:59-16:26

Nonstop1h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

18:50-20:17

Nonstop1h 27m

₹ 9,398

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 1/2

18:23-19:50

Nonstop1h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

13:31-15:02

Nonstop1h 31m

₹ 11,260

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 5/1

06:15-07:45

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

13:40-15:10

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 12,107

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 26/12

11:22-12:56

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Thu 26/12

22:35-00:06

Nonstop1h 31m

₹ 15,324

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 7/1

21:26-23:00

Nonstop1h 34m

₹ 4,995

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 21/1

21:30-07:16

1 stop9h 46m

₹ 5,080

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 12/1

06:50-08:20

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 6,350

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 12/4

19:55-21:21

Nonstop1h 26m

₹ 6,688

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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 8 December 2024.

Round-trip from

₹ 7,196

One-way from

₹ 4,995

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Cheapest in

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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 22/12-4/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 34m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop

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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 8 December 2024.

Sun 22/1208:21LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Sat 4/108:04SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Deal found 8/12₹ 7,196
Tue 31/1207:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Thu 2/106:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 7/12₹ 14,139
Tue 17/1210:13LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Tue 17/1214:23SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12₹ 14,816
Sun 29/1206:15LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Fri 3/118:20SFO - LAX
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12₹ 14,985
Thu 26/1211:22LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/1222:35SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12₹ 15,324

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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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 22 November 2024.

Booking 64 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 ₹ 969). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,340). 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 8 December 2024.

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 60% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 8 December 2024.

The most flights from LAX to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (141 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (115 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 8 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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.
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Very Good
4,916 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very Good
4,916 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,916 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
9,525 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,916 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
8,665 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,916 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,120 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,916 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

6.1
Okay
3,498 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,916 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 131 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 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 ₹ 7,196, 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 Alaska Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 9,398 and ₹ 11,260, respectively. These flights start at 36% 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 ₹ 4,995 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from ₹ 5,080 and Southwest from ₹ 6,350 one-way.

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

    Consider Horizon Air (100%), Korean Air (98%) or ITA Airways (90%) 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 ₹ 5,065. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - San Francisco) can be booked for ₹ 9,228 on average our data indicates ₹ 12,698 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 ₹ 969). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,340). 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 4 airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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 474,514 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest₹ 3,819Average₹ 12,970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 4,109Average₹ 21,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FrontierCheapest₹ 4,485Average₹ 6,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 7,637Average₹ 19,942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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