$54 Cheap flights from Los Angeles Intl. to San Francisco Intl. (LAX to SFO)

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The cheapest flights to San Francisco Intl. found within the past 7 days were $101 round trip and $54 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Airport?
If you'd love to venture from LAX to San Francisco Airport as quickly as possible, you'll be pleased to know multiple airlines operate nonstop flights. Select your preferred seat with Alaska Airlines or Delta.
How long is the flight from LAX to SFO?
If you were planning to have a good snooze during your Los Angeles to San Francisco journey, you'll have to rethink those plans. The typical flight time between Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is a mere 1 hour and 26 minutes --- just enough to sit back and close your eyes for a little while.
What is the flight distance from LAX to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
With a flight distance of only 340 mi, a magazine or two or an episode of your favorite TV show is all you'll need to keep yourself entertained on the trip between Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and San Francisco Airport. You'll be getting off the plane and jumping straight into your fun adventures in a flash.
What airlines fly from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you're going from Los Angeles to San Francisco, you've got options galore. Book a seat with one of these reputable airlines that have direct flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Airport:
  • Alaska Airlines - (AS) with 265 flights every month
  • Delta - (DL) with 230 flights every month
  • United Airlines - (UA) with 199 flights every month
  • American Airlines - (AA with 117 flights every month
  • Southwest Airlines - (WN) with 108 flights every month
  • JetBlue - (B6) with 91 flights every month

What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

Flight information from Los Angeles to San Francisco

 

Traveling From
Los Angeles Intl.
Traveling To
San Francisco Intl.
Shortest Flight Time
1 hours 18 mins
Earliest Departure Time
6:00AM PDT
Latest Departure Time
10:35PM PDT
Lowest Flight Price
$101

Route Info

Flight path for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport


Distance:
339.00 miles


Airlines & Aircraft Used on LAX to SFO Flight Routes


Airline Carrier
Aircraft
Alaska Airlines
Embraer RJ140
American Airlines
Cessna light aircraft - single turboprop engine
Delta Air Lines
Airbus A319
Delta Air Lines
Airbus A320-100/200
United Airlines
Canadair Regional Jet