Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
The cheapest flights right now
Los Angeles – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 7, 2027
direct
1h 34m Return – Jan 12, 2027
direct
1h 31m $73
today
Los Angeles – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 7, 2027
direct
1h 34m Return – Jan 11, 2027
direct
1h 26m $71
today
Los Angeles – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 1, 2027
direct
1h 35m Return – Jan 4, 2027
direct
1h 21m $157
yesterday
Los Angeles – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 7, 2027
direct
1h 37m Return – Jan 12, 2027
direct
1h 31m $75
today
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Today’s flight suggestion for Los Angeles - San Francisco
Outbound December 12, 2026 · Inbound December 14, 2026
Today’s suggestion
6:40 PM
LAX 8:08 PM
SFO1h 28m
Direct
9:31 PM
SFO 11:04 PM
LAX1h 33m
Direct
From $57
7:00 AM
LAX 7:37 PM
SFO12h 37m
1 stop
9:31 PM
SFO 11:04 PM
LAX1h 33m
Direct
From $91
7:00 AM
LAX 11:26 AM
SFO4h 26m
1 stop
9:31 PM
SFO 11:04 PM
LAX1h 33m
Direct
From $96
Cheapest flight tickets
$36
Average price of a round trip
$74
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
1h31
A flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes on average 1h31.
Best time
May
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San Francisco is May.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
November
Nov
$103
December
Dec
$64
January
Jan
$0
February
Feb
$60
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$0
May
May
$123
June
Jun
$65
July
Jul
$73
August
Aug
$24
September
Sep
$65
October
Oct
$96
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
The best flight deals for a weekend
Los Angeles – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 1, 2027
direct
1h 35m Return – Jan 4, 2027
direct
1h 21m $157
yesterday
Los Angeles – San Francisco
Outbound – Dec 31, 2026
direct
1h 20m Return – Jan 4, 2027
direct
1h 28m $167
yesterday
Los Angeles – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 1, 2027
direct
1h 35m Return – Jan 4, 2027
direct
1h 28m $118
yesterday
Los Angeles – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 1, 2027
direct
1h 35m Return – Jan 4, 2027
direct
1h 28m $136
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Check out our tips for booking your flight to San Francisco (USA) from Los Angeles (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is August, with an average flight ticket price of $24 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, November and December.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 28 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to San Francisco costs on average $65.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $36 to $296
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $74
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of August
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
info departure city :
Los Angeles, USA
airport :
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
local time :
Los Angeles is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Los Angeles, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 20°C.
The city of Los Angeles has 1 airport(s): Los Angeles International
destination info :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 15°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 16°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
Useful info about San Francisco
What is the least touristic period to go to San Francisco?
If you want to visit San Francisco during the least touristic period, choose the month of May.
What is the most popular time to travel to San Francisco?
In San Francisco, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 28 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 5 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco is Thursday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Los Angeles and San Francisco?
When you leave, you can leave from Los Angeles International, and you will arrive at San Francisco or San Jose-Norman Y. Mineta.
How to reach Los Angeles airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
The journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco can also be done by train. Search on Liligo to compare the different means of transportation.
Are there big differences in weather between Los Angeles and San Francisco?
In summer, the average temperature is 17°C in San Francisco and 23°C in Los Angeles. The average rainfall in summer is 2 mm in San Francisco and 3 mm in Los Angeles. In summer, it is warmer in Los Angeles and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in Los Angeles and it rains more in San Francisco.
