$44 Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Popular airlines from Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)

Today's featured flight deals from Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)

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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco (LAX-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $44 for one-way flights and $84 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 11
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$84 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$84
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Sat, Oct 11, priced at $84 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 23
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$88 Roundtrip, just found
$88
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 20 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Thu, Oct 23, priced at $88 just found
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$89 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$89
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 14 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $89 found 7 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 29
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$90 Roundtrip, just found
$90
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $90 just found
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$91 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$91
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 7 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Sun, Nov 9, priced at $91 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 20
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$92 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$92
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $92 found 20 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 4
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$98 Roundtrip, just found
$98
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 2 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Sat, Oct 4, priced at $98 just found
United
Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 6
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$105 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$105
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Thu, Nov 6, priced at $105 found 6 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 6
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$107 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$107
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Thu, Nov 6, priced at $107 found 6 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 8
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$127 Roundtrip, just found
$127
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Wed, Oct 8, priced at $127 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $48 - $156 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near San Francisco

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $126
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $126
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $120
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $120
Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$82
Distance
337 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 19 mins

Los Angeles to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $44 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Los Angeles to San Francisco flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Los Angeles to San Francisco airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

*Terms apply.

 

Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $44 or cheap return flight from $84 from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The cheapest month to fly from LAX to SFO is September, when there's less demand. Off-peak season is generally when better flight deals are available between these airports.
Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
When leaving Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), 6 carriers can take you directly to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) without a layover, including:

  • United Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • American Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Cheap flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) are often available with low-cost carriers like Southwest Airlines and LATAM Airlines. Don't forget that prices can vary depending on demand, travel dates and how early you book. With Expedia's search tool, you can easily filter your results to find a LAX to SFO flight that's within your budget.
How many flights per day from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Every day on average, 31 nonstop flights operate from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Choose the departure date that works for you.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
More passengers fly between LAX and SFO at 8 AM than at any other point in the day. Rather go when it's quieter? Travel outside of rush hours and there's a chance you'll save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from LAX to SFO?
Thursday offers the most flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Consider jetting off on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that works with your plans.
What is the earliest flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The earliest flight taking off from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is at around 6:00AM UTC-8. Board this flight and you'll touch down at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at approximately 7:32AM UTC-8. The entire trip takes 1h 32m.
How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Flights from LAX to SFO have an average travel time of 1 hour and 31 minutes. The total distance between these two airports is 340 mi.
What airline has the least delays from LAX to SFO?
Aeromexico has the best track record for on-time direct flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), with an on-time score of 100%. Use the Expedia App to look up your flight schedule before you go and get immediate updates about any changes.
What is the best time to fly from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
To avoid potential delays on the Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) route, travel before 3 PM. Departures after this time are 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) has direct flights to San Francisco. Here are some of the airports you can fly to without layovers:

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your departure to book a ticket from LAX to SFO generally means paying more. Although you may find some last-minute deals, they aren't always guaranteed. Be flexible with your itinerary for a better chance of getting a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a LAX to SFO flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a LAX to SFO flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better still, managing everything in one place takes the hassle out of planning your trip. Simply pick your flights and choose from our extensive range of stays, then tailor your trip with extras like activities, tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
In most instances, you can cancel or modify your LAX to SFO flight. However, additional charges may apply, especially if you booked more than 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's fees and guidelines on flight changes, or if you need more information, head to our Customer Service portal.

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