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Cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 32 mFlights between Los Angeles and San Francisco take, on average, 1 h and 32 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£10Cheapest price for a flight between Los Angeles and San Francisco found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportLos Angeles International AirportWhen flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Destination airportSan Francisco International AirportFor the route from Los Angeles to San Francisco

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Airlines flying this routeFrontier Airlines, Alaska AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Los Angeles to San Francisco

One-way average Price£70The average price for a flight Los Angeles - San Francisco at Opodo is £70, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookNovemberAccording to real data October is the most popular time to book a flight to San Francisco when departing from Los Angeles

Airlines that fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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Last checked on Wed 11/11

Distance: 347 mi

Los Angeles airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)How far from city centre: 12 mi

San Francisco airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Book your Los Angeles to San Francisco flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £10, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes roughly 1 h and 28 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Los Angeles–San Francisco route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Arrival airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The weather in San Francisco

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In San Francisco, temperatures average around 21ºC in the warmest months and roughly 8ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 21ºC
Lows: down to 8ºC
Hottest month: September
Coldest month: January
Driest month: July
Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in San Francisco. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

When you fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco the average price is £70. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 10 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The most popular months to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco are October, December and January, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The best time of the year to go to San Francisco when flying from Los Angeles depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to San Francisco from Los Angeles in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, June and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Los Angeles - San Francisco.

How long does the flight take to go from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The total flight time between Los Angeles and San Francisco is of around 1 h and 32 m on average, considering an average distance of 347.42 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in San Francisco compared to Los Angeles?

While in Los Angeles temperatures can reach an average of 23º ºC in summer, San Francisco can experience temperatures up to 17º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in San Francisco, compared to the 15º ºC average in Los Angeles.

Which airports have flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

The main airport route flying between Los Angeles and San Francisco is: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport(SFO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Los Angeles to San Francisco are:

Alaska Airlines.
Frontier Airlines.
American Airlines.

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