$58 Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco (LAX-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $58 for one-way flights and $88 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 20
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$88 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$88
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 13 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Tue, May 20, priced at $88 found 13 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Jun 7 - Tue, Jun 17
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$98 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$98
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 7 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Tue, Jun 17, priced at $98 found 17 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 20
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$103 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$103
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 13 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Tue, May 20, priced at $103 found 13 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 2
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$111 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$111
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Sep 2 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Tue, Sep 2, priced at $111 found 22 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, May 28 - Wed, May 28
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$111 Roundtrip, just found
$111
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Wed, May 28, priced at $111 just found
Bargain Flight
Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 11
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$115 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$115
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Oct 11 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Sat, Oct 11, priced at $115 found 1 day ago
Bargain Flight
Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 16
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$116 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$116
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $116 found 7 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Jul 30 - Sat, Aug 2
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$117 Roundtrip, just found
$117
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 30 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Sat, Aug 2, priced at $117 just found
United
Wed, Jul 30 - Sat, Aug 2
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$117 Roundtrip, just found
$117
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jul 30 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Sat, Aug 2, priced at $117 just found
Delta
Wed, Jul 30 - Sat, Aug 2
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$117 Roundtrip, just found
$117
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Jul 30 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Sat, Aug 2, priced at $117 just found
Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$88
Distance
337 mi

Los Angeles to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco are during the month of May. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $58 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Los Angeles to San Francisco flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Los Angeles to San Francisco airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to fly from LAX to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
With Alaska Airlines, a direct flight takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. Hop on the 7:55PM flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and arrive at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 9:22PM. Score an epic deal on this and many other routes when you use Expedia to book your trip.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Airport last minute?
When it’s time to book your flights, being prepared pays dividends. While it may be possible to pick up a deal on a LAX to SFO flight at the last minute, tickets usually don’t get cheaper as the date of departure nears. Based on flight pricing and demand studies in 2022, we have found that the sweet spot to book a domestic flight is between 28 – 35 days in advance. For international trips it’s three to four months.
What airline has the least delays from LAX to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
With an on-time flight record of 76%, Delta Air Lines is the airline that’s most likely to get you from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to SFO on schedule. Flight delays can be an excuse to head to the airport bar. However, they can also cause you to miss a vital connection or even ruin your vacation. Keep updated about any delays by checking your flight status through the free Expedia App well before you get to the airport. If you’re already there and you’re worried about how the disruption will affect your trip, head to the customer service desk to see what your options are.
What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from Los Angeles?
From Los Angeles, you can get to San Francisco via San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC). It’s wise to check which terminal is more convenient for you before making your decision. If you opt for San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), it’s about 12 mi south of downtown. Use the dollars you save when booking your trip with Expedia to experience the city’s top sights, such as Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from LAX to SFO?
Between 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM is when you’ll find the largest number of Frontier Airlines flights jetting from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Want some good advice? Fly out early. With air traffic yet to build up around airports, your chances of jumping on a delay-free flight are higher.
Can I change the date of my flight from LAX to SFO?
Expedia makes it a breeze to make amendments to your LAX to San Francisco Airport journey yourself. Log in to the Expedia Trips portal and choose “change flight.” Look around for new flights and lock in the one that fits your plans. You’ll see an estimate of applicable flight change costs. You can also head to our Customer Service portal to connect with our Virtual Agent and quickly get answers to all your questions.

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