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July 14 - July 21
LAX - San Francisco
$91
$55
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October 13 - October 19
LAX - San Francisco
$106
$55
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October 14 - October 28
LAX - San Francisco
$96
$55
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July 18 - July 21
LAX - San Francisco
$93
$56
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July 14 - July 18
LAX - San Francisco
$94
$56
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August 1 - August 8
LAX - San Francisco
$108
$56
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September 14 - September 21
LAX - San Francisco
$93
$56
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September 18 - September 21
LAX - San Francisco
$98
$56
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September 21 - September 22
LAX - San Francisco
$101
$56
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September 24 - September 30
LAX - San Francisco
$101
$56
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Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Regular price: $74 - $146
Prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between $74 and $146. The current lowest deal is $55 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jul 14-Jul 21.
now $55
Low $74
High $146
The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco
The cheapest month to fly from LAX to SFO is September, with a median price of $66. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $184. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
September
Flights from $66
November
Flights from $184
Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Frontier Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Tue, Jul 14
LAX - San Francisco
Los Angeles (LAX) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$91
$55
One-way
Tue, Jul 14
LAX - San Francisco
Los Angeles (LAX) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$94
$56
One-way
Tue, Jul 14
LAX - San Francisco
Los Angeles (LAX) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$81
$69
One-way
Tue, Jul 14
LAX - San Francisco
Los Angeles (LAX) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$79
$70
One-way
Tue, Jul 14
LAX - San Francisco
Los Angeles (LAX) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$94
$70
One-way
Wed, Jul 15
LAX - San Francisco
Los Angeles (LAX) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$93
$65
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Oct 27 - Oct 31
$113 → $56
50%
Oct 27 - Oct 28
$112 → $56
50%
Oct 24 - Oct 26
$112 → $56
50%
Oct 13 - Oct 16
$111 → $56
49%
Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Los Angeles - San Francisco route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level.
Recent fares for Los Angeles to San Francisco are above the typical level, with a median of $98.
📅 Best time to fly
September is historically the cheapest month to fly.
Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco, with a median price of $66.
⏱️ Flight duration
Direct flights take 2h 59m on average.
The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes 2h 59m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
79.1% of deals are for direct flights.
Most deals are for direct flights. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.
Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco recently.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently for this route.
Historically, deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco appear frequently.
Los Angeles main airports to depart from
Los Angeles International (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$55
San Francisco main airports to arrive at
San Francisco International (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is a primary gateway for travelers heading to San Francisco.
📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$55
Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative
Oakland International (OAK)
Oakland International is a primary alternative to SFO, offering comparable flight volumes and direct public transit access.
📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART public transit)
💸 Flights from ~$160
San Jose International (SJC)
San Jose International is a major alternative, serving the South Bay tech corridor with a wide variety of carriers.
📍 ~60 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$58
Sacramento International (SMF)
Sacramento International is a robust secondary option for travelers in the northern and eastern metro areas.
📍 ~120 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$64
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for travelers in the North Bay and Wine Country.
📍 ~90 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$129
Monterey Regional (MRY)
Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region, offering a less crowded environment.
📍 ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$144
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