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C$ 67 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 126
Overall average: C$ 194
Alaska Airlines
Tue 31/3Tue 31/3
LAX - SFO • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 67
Typical prices: C$ 93-C$ 171
Delta
Tue 3/3
LAX - SFO • Direct
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Frontier's Premium Bundle adds legroom for CA$27 more.
Bring snacks on Alaska flights as service may be limited.
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Cheapest • from C$ 126 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco (LAX-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Tue, 31 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:42 a.m. - 10:17 a.m.
LAX
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SFO
1h 35mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:43 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
SFO
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LAX
1h 32mdirect
C$ 126Alaska Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
Delta Logo
8:30 a.m. - 10:02 a.m.
LAX
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SFO
1h 32mdirect
Delta Logo
6:55 p.m. - 8:26 p.m.
SFO
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LAX
1h 31mdirect
C$ 133Delta
Tue, 24 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Frontier Logo
8:01 p.m. - 9:38 p.m.
LAX
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SFO
1h 37mdirect
Frontier Logo
8:09 p.m. - 9:39 p.m.
SFO
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LAX
1h 30mdirect
C$ 139Frontier
Sat, 7 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Delta Logo
9:35 p.m. - 11:04 p.m.
LAX
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SFO
1h 29mdirect
Delta Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:29 a.m.
SFO
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LAX
1h 29mdirect
C$ 146Delta
Sat, 7 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Delta Logo
9:35 p.m. - 11:04 p.m.
LAX
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SFO
1h 29mdirect
Delta Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:29 a.m.
SFO
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LAX
1h 29mdirect
C$ 148Delta
Sat, 14 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:31 a.m.
LAX
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SFO
1h 31mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:33 a.m.
SFO
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LAX
1h 33mdirect
C$ 149Alaska Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Mon, 6 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 p.m. - 11:25 p.m.
LAX
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SFO
5h 25m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:33 a.m.
SFO
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LAX
1h 33mdirect
C$ 152Alaska Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Delta Logo
4:30 p.m. - 5:56 p.m.
LAX
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SFO
1h 26mdirect
Delta Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:29 a.m.
SFO
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LAX
1h 29mdirect
C$ 153Delta
Sat, 21 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Southwest Logo
8:10 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.
LAX
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SFO
1h 30mdirect
Southwest Logo
5:30 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.
SFO
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LAX
8h 55m
1 stop
C$ 155Southwest
Fri, 13 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:31 a.m.
LAX
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SFO
1h 31mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:33 a.m.
SFO
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LAX
1h 33mdirect
C$ 156Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Los Angeles to San Francisco, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Los Angeles, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost C$ 187 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 280 and C$ 280 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

 
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Expert on United Airlines, Frontier and LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flightC$ 67
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Los Angeles to San Francisco 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
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Jan 2025
Bring water and snacks with shorter flights as some routes will not offer it.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
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SFO
Jul 2024
Bring a sweater, just incase other people's ac makes you cool.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
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May 2024
Please be prepared to check in your luggage even if there is available space in the overhead bins. Despite the availability of space, Alaska Airlines employees refused to allow us to bring our bags onto the plane and insisted that we check them in.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

  • Is Wi-Fi available at airports in Los Angeles and San Francisco?

    To cater to business and leisure travelers, LAX, San Francisco International Airport, and San Jose International Airport offer free wireless internet services.

  • What kind of dining options can I find at Los Angeles International Airport?

    With over 90 food and beverage outlets, LAX has something to suit your mood and preference. Enjoy a drink at the sophisticated Petrossian Caviar & Champagne Bar, dine on upscale French-Japanese fusion cuisine at Chaya, or grab a quick burger, frozen yoghurt, or coffee.

  • I’m traveling with kids. How can I keep them entertained at LAX?

    The LAX Beach is a beach-themed play area for children aged between 2 and 8 years old. Located at the Tom Bradley International Terminal, kids can play safely and burn off some energy before getting on a flight.

  • What are the public transport options from San Francisco International Airport to the center?

    BART operates a rapid rail service from San Francisco International Airport to San Francisco and the East Bay. Get the free AirTrain from any terminal to the SFO BART Station. SamTrans runs a bus service connecting the airport with San Mateo County and parts of San Francisco. A number of routes stop at the Airport terminals including SFO and ECR. The Caltrain Commuter Rail provides a rail service between San Francisco and San Jose. Take a SamTrans bus to Caltrain’s Millbrae Station to connect.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco was C$ 67 for a one-way ticket and C$ 126 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Delta or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco are Delta and Frontier. With an average price for the route of C$ 172 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 135 and an overall rating of 5.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 100 or less one-way.
  • Booking flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco? Depending on where you’re staying, you can choose from three airports to fly into to cut down on commuting time. San Francisco International Airport in located in San Mateo County, 13 miles south of the city center. This is a great choice if you’re staying in San Francisco or visiting Sonoma or Napa Valley. Oakland International Airport is 10 miles south of downtown Oakland and a good option if you’re traveling to Yosemite National Park or Lake Tahoe. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is located in San Jose, in the heart of Silicon Valley.
  • Flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco usually depart from Los Angeles Airport. If you want to do a little last-minute shopping before your flight, LAX rivals the top malls for shopping and has over 60 retail outlets, including international brands, gift shops, and newsstands.
  • To showcase the dynamic, creative spirit of Los Angeles, LAX has transformed many of its public spaces into art spaces with exhibitions and installations for the enjoyment of travelers. The 11 exhibition sites are located in Terminals 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
  • Before getting on your flight at Los Angeles International Airport, pamper yourself with a relaxing massage to improve your circulation. Manicures, pedicures, and other spa treatments are available at the XpresSpa, located at the Tom Bradley International Terminal and the Be Relax Spa in Terminal 1.
  • If flying stresses you out, the Pets Unstressing Passengers (PUP) Program at LAX gives you an opportunity to relax before your flight. Therapy dogs in red “pet me” vests can be found on the departure level of each terminal, accompanied by helpful handlers. Children and adults alike can cuddle and pat a friendly puppy for a few minutes before departing.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8162 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Simon, Jan 2026
LAX - JFK
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Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

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