Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Los Angeles to San Francisco flights typically cost between S$ 332 and S$ 174 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was S$ 117 on Alaska Airlines (26 May-26 May).

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How often are flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco delayed?

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About 20% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes. Find deals

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

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Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed. Find deals

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What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week. Find deals

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What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Los Angeles to San Francisco flights typically cost between S$ 332 and S$ 174 in May.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was S$ 117 on Alaska Airlines (26 May-26 May).

Question 6

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

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Within the past month, 11 users have taken a look at flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Francisco.

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How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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Southwest and Delta can get you from Los Angeles to San Francisco in just under 1h 23m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 542 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

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The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 77 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.

Question 9

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

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of S$ 214). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 290). 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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Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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The most flights from LAX to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (155 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 13

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

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While on average a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco is generally S$ 1,296, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is S$ 1,296. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay S$ 151 for that flight.

Question 14

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

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco are Aer Lingus (100%), China Southern (100%) and Porter Airlines (93%).

Question 15

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

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Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 90% on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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Deals for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

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