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57 € Cheap Flights from Los Angeles International to San Francisco International

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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International to San Francisco International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Francisco.57 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Fri, 19 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 57 €, select.
San Francisco.58 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 58 €, select.
San Francisco.58 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 58 €, select.
San Francisco.58 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Fri, 7 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 58 €, select.
San Francisco.58 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 58 €, select.
San Francisco.58 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Thu, 6 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 58 €, select.
San Francisco.63 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 63 €, select.
San Francisco.74 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Feb.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 22 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 21 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 74 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
from 63 €
Sep
from 57 €
Oct
from 58 €
Nov
from 58 €
Dec
from 88 €
Jan
from 84 €
Feb
from 84 €
Mar
from 101 €
Apr
from 82 €
May
from 101 €
Jun
from 101 €
Jul
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Direct flights from Los Angeles International to San Francisco International

Los Angeles International to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Los Angeles to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found57 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 28 mins
Most popular airlineSkyWest Airlines
Average flights per week1,236

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to San Francisco International is 57 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to San Francisco International.
SkyWest Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways fly direct from Los Angeles International to San Francisco International.
As of August 2025, there are 1,236 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to San Francisco International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, 13 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

  • Los Angeles and San Francisco are in the UTC-7 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.

  • Each week, there are 287 Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LAX to SFO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • There's a good range of direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport to pick from. When organising your San Francisco journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of United States:

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is American Airlines.

  • The most punctual carrier operating LAX to SFO flights is American Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 79.03% of the time.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LAX and SFO include:

    • San Diego International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Reno/Tahoe International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Currently, 31 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 57 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LAX to SFO.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LAX to SFO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination without delay.

  • Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LAX:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

  • It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit San Francisco. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to SFO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

  • If you're ready to explore another great destination in United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are key highlights.

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