$54 Cheap American Airlines flights Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)

Grab affordable round-trip American Airlines flights from $102 from LAX to SFO by filtering your results from “Price (lowest to highest)” on Expedia. Or look for options from $54 for a one-way trip.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines flights to San Francisco are generally cheaper in the quieter months of February and April. Whether you’re after a return or one-way ticket, you could score a better deal then.

For cheap American Airlines fares from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), start searching one to three months before your planned departure. Reserving domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance could save you 25% compared to booking just 6 to 12 days ahead. The day you book can also influence what you pay. Sunday is generally the cheapest, while Monday is often the most expensive for domestic flights. You can save 6% on average by booking on a Sunday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Easily travel from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) on one of American Airlines’s 25 direct weekly flights. Make use of our “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters to find the American Airlines flight that’ll get you to SFO at a time that suits you.

It takes around 1h 28m to fly nonstop from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with American Airlines.

American Airlines has the most flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) on Saturday. With up to 4 daily departures, you’ll get the most flexibility and choice on this day.

The first American Airlines flight from LAX to SFO departs at 9:20AM UTC-8, arriving at 10:48AM UTC-8. If you want to set off later in the day, the last American Airlines flight leaves LAX at 8:43PM UTC-8 and lands at SFO at 10:10PM UTC-8. Flying before noon is generally a good option as morning and mid-morning flights tend to experience fewer cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

American Airlines flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco touch down at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) and Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK). The primary San Francisco hub serviced by this airline is SFO. It’s worth considering flights arriving at other nearby airports on Expedia as you may find cheaper tickets.

You’ll likely be seated on an Embraer 175 or a Boeing 737-800 when flying American Airlines from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). However, keep in mind that a different plane may be assigned due to operational demands.

It’s generally possible to cancel or reschedule your flight, although there may be a charge if your booking was made more than 24 hours ago. Prefer to keep your options open? Use our “No cancel fee” or “Changes included” filter to find flights that won’t charge you extra if you have to adjust your plans. To modify your itinerary, head to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking” for further information.