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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 338 miles, 1h 10m nonstop.

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LAX to SFO at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
338 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
1h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLUAWN8 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
Nonstop flights per day
50all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday18% less than Sunday
Time difference
Same time zone

Los Angeles to San Francisco

Round trips from $57

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Los Angeles to San Francisco fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Mon, Sep 28$79
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$64
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 3$63
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 1$67
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 12$57
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 3$58

Airlines flying Los Angeles to San Francisco

8 airlines fly nonstop with 50 departures a day combined.

Connecting options

Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.

Which airport should I use?

Los Angeles has 5 airports and San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly LAX to SFO nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $57; September 2026 is the most expensive at $79 and up, a difference of $22 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • At 338 miles this is a short hop of 1h 10m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.

Destination guide

San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate

San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.

Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.

Flying the other way? San Francisco to Los AngelesFares, airlines and tips for SFO to LAX.

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Los Angeles to San Francisco: common questions

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

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 1h 10m gate to gate, covering 338 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to SFO?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO), with 50 nonstop departures a day between them.

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

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $57 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

San Francisco is in the same time zone as Los Angeles, so there is no clock change. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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