Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

LAX — SFO
18 Aug — 25 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in October or January, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

Round-trip from

S$ 127

One-way from

S$ 69

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

S$ 189

Good round-trip deal

S$ 891 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 5-11-5-11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 16-10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 33m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (S$ 53 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (S$ 6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of S$ 778). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 876). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 94% on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (164 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (102 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 13 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco, such as Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

6.1

Comfort

5.6

Entertainment

4.5

Crew

6.7

Food

4.7

Overall

5.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

TTN - TPA

TTN is a small airport for Frontier. Drop off is easy as is parking. The location is remote so there is zero traffic. The place could use a renovation but for the price you pay it is not necessary. Good-Staff is very friendly. Flight left on time. Bad- run down, deplaning/boarding on the tarmac. I got wet on the stairs outside of the plane while waiting to board.

Boarding

6.1

Comfort

5.6

Entertainment

4.5

Crew

6.7

Food

4.7

Overall

5.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

TTN - TPA

TTN is a small airport for Frontier. Drop off is easy as is parking. The location is remote so there is zero traffic. The place could use a renovation but for the price you pay it is not necessary. Good-Staff is very friendly. Flight left on time. Bad- run down, deplaning/boarding on the tarmac. I got wet on the stairs outside of the plane while waiting to board.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San Francisco from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 138 daily flights to San Francisco from 1 airline. 1h 18m is how long a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco round-trip?

    Hawaiian Airlines, at S$ 127, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Delta. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco are Air France (88%), China Southern (87%) and American Airlines (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco is generally S$ 891, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is S$ 891. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay S$ 104 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of S$ 778). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 876). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestS$ 56AverageS$ 80FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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