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United Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) from $39

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Amazing United LAX to SFO Flight Deals

The cheapest flights to San Francisco Intl. found within the past 7 days were $77 round trip and $39 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Tue, Oct 19 -
LAX
Los Angeles
to
SFO
San Francisco
$39

One way

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Sat, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 20
LAX
Los Angeles
to
SFO
San Francisco
$77

Roundtrip

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Wed, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 27
LAX
Los Angeles
to
SFO
San Francisco
$84

Roundtrip

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Wed, Aug 25 -
LAX
Los Angeles
to
SFO
San Francisco
$117

One way

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Mon, Jul 26 -
LAX
Los Angeles
to
SFO
San Francisco
$132

One way

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Mon, Jul 26 -
LAX
Los Angeles
to
SFO
San Francisco
$132

One way

found 1 hour ago

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Wed, Aug 25 -
LAX
Los Angeles
to
SFO
San Francisco
$117

One way

just found

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Sat, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 20
LAX
Los Angeles
to
SFO
San Francisco
$77

Roundtrip

found 6 hours ago

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Wed, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 27
LAX
Los Angeles
to
SFO
San Francisco
$84

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

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Tue, Oct 19 -
LAX
Los Angeles
to
SFO
San Francisco
$39

One way

found 5 hours ago

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FAQs about United Airlines Flights from LAX to SFO
Can I catch a flight from Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) to San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) right now?

Ensure you visit the Covid-19 Travel Advisor to discover if there are any present travel advice reports or quarantine requirements in effect in San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) when flying in from Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.).

What terminal is United Airlines at LAX?

If you're flying with United Airlines from LAX, you'll generally board from terminal 7. If you're jetting to SFO from here, you'll likely be disembarking at terminal 3.

Are there United Airlines non-stop flights from LAX to SFO?

If you're going from Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) to SFO and want a direct flight, United Airlines has you covered. Choose your favorite seat now and you'll be touching down at the other end before long.

How long is an United Airlines flight from LAX to SFO?

Bring that novel on board you've been eager to read. A flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to SFO with United Airlines takes roughly 5 hours and 17 minutes. You'll have sufficient time to get swept up in the enthralling plot.

What type of aircraft does United Airlines fly from LAX to SFO?

If you're traveling from LAX to SFO with United Airlines, you'll usually be flying aboard the Boeing 737-900 or the Boeing 737-800.

How many direct and indirect flights does United Airlines fly from LAX to SFO?

When heading from LAX to SFO, you'll discover around 19 United Airlines daily flights to pick from.

If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?

For more info about changing your flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), please visit our Customer Service Portal.

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 2020. Wednesday and Friday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking on a Sunday, as data shows the end of the week 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 2020, 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 2020 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 2 weeks to 2 months prior to their travel dates.

How can I save money on airline tickets?

We'll let you in on a secret...You can save big on flights if you mix and match your airlines and fare types. In fact, travelers who booked flights on Travelocity in 2020 saved nearly 40% when their return flights consisted of two different airlines or fare types.

*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2020. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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