Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from $78

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 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in July or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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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 3 April 2026.

Tue 5/519:22
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Wed 6/522:40
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop10h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 30/3$149
Tue 5/519:22
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Tue 12/522:40
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop10h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 31/3$151
Wed 22/408:25
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 22/413:45
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/4$162
Tue 21/408:25
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Delta
Wed 29/408:45
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 32m
Delta
Deal found 31/3$170
Tue 21/418:30
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Tue 28/410:30
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 31/3$184
Tue 28/406:20
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Tue 5/508:55
SFO
-
LAX
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 31/3$191
Mon 27/420:01
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Mon 4/518:29
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 30/3$193
Sat 9/510:00
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 26/516:45
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/4$199
Tue 28/406:20
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Wed 29/405:55
SFO
-
LAX
2 stops10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 31/3$206
Tue 5/508:40
LAX
-
SFO
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Tue 12/505:55
SFO
-
LAX
2 stops10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 31/3$213

Find 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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$149

One-way from

$78

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$257

Good round-trip deal

$227 or less

Good one-way deal

$115 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 5/5-6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 05m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 13/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 38m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Francisco.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

15:35-22:45

1 stop7h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

$184

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

18:30-19:55

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

13:45-22:00

2 stops8h 15m

$191

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

08:40-19:05

2 stops10h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

05:55-16:15

2 stops10h 20m

$213

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

14:20-22:45

2 stops8h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

07:05-08:35

Nonstop1h 30m

$235
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 30/4

14:00-15:21

Nonstop1h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

18:20-19:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$257

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 19/4

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

13:55-15:35

Nonstop1h 40m

$271

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 25/4

10:30-17:15

1 stop6h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

06:45-08:20

Nonstop1h 35m

$286

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 19/4

06:35-08:00

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

05:55-16:15

2 stops10h 20m

$293

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 29/8

14:55-16:19

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

17:31-19:04

Nonstop1h 33m

$299

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 22/4

08:40-19:05

2 stops10h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 24/4

16:05-23:20

2 stops7h 15m

$315

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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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 2 April 2026.

Booking 77 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $41). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $96). 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 3 April 2026.

When flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 79% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 3 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Related info for your journey

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

    You will need to book a flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Francisco if you want to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 103 flights to San Francisco from the Los Angeles airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from LAX to SFO to be around 1h 27m.

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

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

    Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Delta can get you from Los Angeles to San Francisco in just under 1h 25m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 542 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    Alaska Airlines, at $129, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to San Francisco. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Hawaiian Airlines. Alaska Airlines is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco one-way?

    $45 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $56 and $67, respectively.

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

    Consider Porter Airlines (100%), China Southern (100%) or Gulf Air (88%) 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 for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $222, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $89. The most popular route (Los Angeles Los Angeles - San Francisco), is priced around $122.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $41). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $96). 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$129Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$161Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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