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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$15 and round-trip from US$35. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 13 | Frontier Airlines
      US$15 US$34
      56% off
      56% off
      US$34 US$15
    • LAX 18:36
      1h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 20:13
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$34
      44% off
      44% off
      US$34 US$19
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 21 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$34
      44% off
      44% off
      US$34 US$19
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      86% off
      US$132 US$19
    • LAX 13:00
      1h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 14:37
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sat, Jan 23 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      86% off
      US$132 US$19
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      86% off
      US$132 US$19
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      41% off
      US$34 US$20
    • LAX 19:51
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 21:26
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 26 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      41% off
      US$34 US$20
    • LAX 15:30
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 17:05
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sun, Jan 3 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      41% off
      US$34 US$20
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 15:30
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 17:05
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sat, Jan 2 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 22:21
      1h 28m
      Direct
      LAX 23:49
      San Francisco - Los Angeles | Mon, Jan 4 | Frontier Airlines
      US$35 US$44
      20% off
      20% off
      US$44 US$35
    • LAX 19:51
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 21:26
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 24 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 22:21
      1h 28m
      Direct
      LAX 23:49
      San Francisco - Los Angeles | Sat, Dec 26 | Frontier Airlines
      US$38 US$44
      14% off
      14% off
      US$44 US$38
    • LAX 19:51
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 21:26
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 27 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 22:21
      1h 28m
      Direct
      LAX 23:49
      San Francisco - Los Angeles | Sun, Jan 3 | Frontier Airlines
      US$38 US$44
      14% off
      14% off
      US$44 US$38
    • LAX 18:36
      1h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 20:13
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 21:31
      1h 33m
      Direct
      LAX 23:04
      San Francisco - Los Angeles | Sun, Dec 13 | Frontier Airlines
      US$38
      14% off
      US$44 US$38
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 21:31
      1h 33m
      Direct
      LAX 23:04
      San Francisco - Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 17 | Frontier Airlines
      US$38
      14% off
      US$44 US$38
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 13 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 21:31
      1h 33m
      Direct
      LAX 23:04
      San Francisco - Los Angeles | Sun, Dec 20 | Frontier Airlines
      US$38
      14% off
      US$44 US$38
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 21:31
      1h 33m
      Direct
      LAX 23:04
      San Francisco - Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 17 | Frontier Airlines
      US$38
      14% off
      US$44 US$38
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 17 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 21:31
      1h 33m
      Direct
      LAX 23:04
      San Francisco - Los Angeles | Sun, Dec 20 | Frontier Airlines
      US$38
      14% off
      US$44 US$38
    • LAX 19:51
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 21:26
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 28 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 22:21
      1h 28m
      Direct
      LAX 23:49
      San Francisco - Los Angeles | Sun, Jan 3 | Frontier Airlines
      US$38
      14% off
      US$44 US$38
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
      SFO 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      LAX 16:00
      San Francisco - Los Angeles | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 13 | Frontier Airlines
      US$15 US$34
      56% off
      56% off
      US$34 US$15
    • LAX 18:36
      1h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 20:13
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$34
      44% off
      44% off
      US$34 US$19
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 21 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$34
      44% off
      44% off
      US$34 US$19
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      86% off
      US$132 US$19
    • LAX 13:00
      1h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 14:37
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sat, Jan 23 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      86% off
      US$132 US$19
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19
      86% off
      US$132 US$19
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      41% off
      US$34 US$20
    • LAX 19:51
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 21:26
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 26 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      41% off
      US$34 US$20
    • LAX 15:30
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 17:05
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sun, Jan 3 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      41% off
      US$34 US$20
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$132
      86% off
      86% off
      US$132 US$19
    • LAX 13:00
      1h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 14:37
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sat, Jan 23 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$132
      86% off
      86% off
      US$132 US$19
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      US$19 US$132
      86% off
      86% off
      US$132 US$19
    • LAX 13:00
      1h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 14:37
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Wed, Jan 20 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      85% off
      US$132 US$20
    • LAX 13:00
      1h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 14:37
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Tue, Jan 26 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      85% off
      US$132 US$20
    • LAX 13:00
      1h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 14:37
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Wed, Jan 27 | Frontier Airlines
      US$20
      85% off
      US$132 US$20
    • LAX 13:00
      1h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 14:37
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Feb 1 | Frontier Airlines
      US$34
      74% off
      US$132 US$34
    • LAX 09:27
      1h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 11:04
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Jan 11 | Frontier Airlines
      US$36
      73% off
      US$132 US$36
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      US$53
      60% off
      US$132 US$53
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 07:35
      1h 23m
      Direct
      SFO 08:58
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Delta Air Lines
      US$69 US$231
      70% off
      70% off
      US$231 US$69
    • LAX 22:04
      1h 36m
      Direct
      SFO 23:40
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | American Airlines
      US$114 US$231
      51% off
      51% off
      US$231 US$114
    • LAX 13:15
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SFO 14:40
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Alaska Airlines
      US$116 US$231
      50% off
      50% off
      US$231 US$116
    • LAX 18:30
      1h 19m
      Direct
      SFO 19:49
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Delta Air Lines
      US$117
      49% off
      US$231 US$117
    • LAX 07:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Alaska Airlines
      US$122
      47% off
      US$231 US$122
    • LAX 21:05
      1h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 22:27
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Delta Air Lines
      US$140
      39% off
      US$231 US$140
    • LAX 17:45
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SFO 19:10
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Alaska Airlines
      US$151
      35% off
      US$231 US$151
    • LAX 19:45
      1h 27m
      Direct
      SFO 21:12
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | Alaska Airlines
      US$158
      32% off
      US$231 US$158
    • LAX 07:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 15 | Alaska Airlines
      US$158
      32% off
      US$231 US$158
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • LAX 18:30
      1h 19m
      Direct
      SFO 19:49
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | Delta Air Lines
      US$55 US$233
      76% off
      76% off
      US$233 US$55
    • LAX 18:30
      1h 19m
      Direct
      SFO 19:49
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Delta Air Lines
      US$117 US$233
      50% off
      50% off
      US$233 US$117
    • LAX 18:30
      1h 19m
      Direct
      SFO 19:49
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 27 | Delta Air Lines
      US$136 US$233
      42% off
      42% off
      US$233 US$136
    • LAX 14:15
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SFO 15:35
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Delta Air Lines
      US$69
      70% off
      US$233 US$69
    • LAX 14:15
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SFO 15:35
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | Delta Air Lines
      US$98
      57% off
      US$233 US$98
    • LAX 14:15
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SFO 15:35
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 24 | Delta Air Lines
      US$136
      42% off
      US$233 US$136
    • LAX 14:15
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SFO 15:35
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 25 | Delta Air Lines
      US$142
      39% off
      US$233 US$142
    • LAX 14:15
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SFO 15:35
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | Delta Air Lines
      US$165
      28% off
      US$233 US$165
    • LAX 18:40
      1h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:08
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 13 | Frontier Airlines
      US$15
      56% off
      US$34 US$15
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Los Angeles to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport are usually in September, with an average price of US$66. It is best to avoid November, when the average price can reach US$145.

US$145
US$106
US$66
US$27
    Cheapest
  • US$145
    Nov
  • US$103
    Dec
  • US$102
    Jan
  • US$114
    Feb
  • US$96
    Mar
  • US$105
    Apr
  • US$93
    May
  • US$105
    Jun
  • US$94
    Jul
  • US$88
    Aug
  • US$66
    Sep
  • US$77
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, October is often the month to find the lowest fares from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average price of US$188. November is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$304.

US$304
US$246
US$188
US$130
    Cheapest
  • US$304
    Nov
  • US$239
    Dec
  • US$274
    Jan
  • US$219
    Feb
  • US$241
    Mar
  • US$246
    Apr
  • US$271
    May
  • US$215
    Jun
  • US$268
    Jul
  • US$235
    Aug
  • US$266
    Sep
  • US$188
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$172
US$144
US$115
US$87
  • US$141
    Mon
  • US$115
    Tue
  • US$120
    Wed
  • US$127
    Thu
  • US$137
    Fri
  • US$122
    Sat
  • US$172
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from US$15) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From US$15
Delta Air Lines
From US$44
Alaska Airlines
From US$45
American Airlines
From US$50
United Airlines
From US$84
Hahn Air
From US$120

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What is the flight schedule from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. F94593

    Los Angeles International Airport

    19:52

    LAX

    1h 35m

    21:27

    SFO

    - M T - - F -
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  2. F92857

    Los Angeles International Airport

    10:58

    LAX

    1h 36m

    12:34

    SFO

    S - - W T - S
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About Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport

Learn about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 544.28 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$15
Cheapest return ticket price US$35

FAQs for Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flights

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

    Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport takes about 1 hour on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 38 daily flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 22:35, with about 90 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$139 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17 km.
  • American Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 16153 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport currently start from US$15, and round-trip fares start from US$35. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Sun, Dec 13; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines operate direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average flight time of 57 minutes, and around 288 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is US$111. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • WestJet, Frontier Airlines and Volaris are the most popular budget airlines flying from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$15. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport operates around 272 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.