Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from £40

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in October or September, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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 27 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£75

One-way from

£40

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£117

Good round-trip deal

£80 or less

Good one-way deal

£43 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 18/9-25/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 37m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 26/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£2 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.
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 August 2025.

Thu 18/909:07LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Thu 25/905:45SFO - LAX
1 stop6h 01mFrontier
Deal found 26/8£75
Wed 24/906:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/910:40SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/8£76
Wed 24/918:31LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 17mDelta
Wed 1/1008:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 25/8£79
Sat 27/913:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 18mDelta
Mon 29/920:59SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 26/8£80
Tue 7/1015:48LAX - SFO
1 stop5h 34mFrontier
Tue 21/1012:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 26/8£82
Tue 2/1218:55LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Sat 6/1216:15SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 26/8£83
Wed 24/906:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Fri 26/905:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 26/8£87
Wed 24/911:45LAX - SFO
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Wed 1/1007:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 25/8£91
Tue 16/913:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 18mDelta
Sat 20/905:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 26/8£94
Wed 24/922:34LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 27/905:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/8£98
Tue 9/913:37LAX - SFO
1 stop8h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/905:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£99
Sat 6/908:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/908:45SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/8£100

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

17:20-18:47

Nonstop1h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

21:24-22:52

Nonstop1h 28m

£76

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 24/9

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 24/9

10:40-12:13

Nonstop1h 33m

£76

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 26/9

21:49-23:09

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

05:55-07:23

Nonstop1h 28m

£79

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 23/9

22:34-23:59

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

11:12-12:39

Nonstop1h 27m

£79

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 1/10

22:34-23:59

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

06:00-07:32

Nonstop1h 32m

£79

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 24/9

18:31-19:48

Nonstop1h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

08:55-10:30

Nonstop1h 35m

£79

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 24/9

16:00-17:18

Nonstop1h 18m

San Francisco

Fri 26/9

05:55-07:23

Nonstop1h 28m

£79

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

18:34-19:54

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 18/10

12:35-14:04

Nonstop1h 29m

£79

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 1/10

13:30-14:48

Nonstop1h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 13/10

05:50-07:19

Nonstop1h 29m

£79

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 3/10

06:30-07:50

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 13/10

20:59-22:35

Nonstop1h 36m

£79

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

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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 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 27 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 57% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 24 August 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 27 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from Los Angeles to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco, you need to book a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO). Nonstop flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles take 1h 25m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 131 outbound flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco offered by 5 different airlines.

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

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

    For as low as £79, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Los Angeles in 1h 20m. The distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco is about 338 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to San Francisco is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £28 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at £56 and £70 round-trip. Frontier is 74% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £40. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to San Francisco for a low price.

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

    Consider Air France (85%), SkyWest Airlines (82%) or American Airlines (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £133 for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is £38 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco) is currently priced at £68.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest£28Average£47FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest£56Average£140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest£70Average£110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£84Average£110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SouthwestCheapest£87Average£126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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