On this page, you can find and book flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The flight distance between these cities is only 559 km, and high flight frequency provides around 248 flights per week.
Flights are operated by airlines such as United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines. Ticket prices are dynamic, so use the price chart to choose the best option, and check out the information on how to get to the departure airport and from the arrival airport.
The table shows direct flights Los Angeles → San Francisco on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 15 min. Regular flights are operated by Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. Departures from Los Angeles International Airport and Ontario International Airport airports, arrivals at San Francisco International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Los Angeles — San Francisco by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 119 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 282 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Los Angeles → San Francisco, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 392 | low | May | AED 403 | low | Sep | AED 413 | low |
| Feb | AED 377 | low | Jun | AED 453 | high | Oct | AED 428 | medium |
| Mar | AED 433 | medium | Jul | AED 493 | high | Nov | AED 453 | high |
| Apr | AED 423 | medium | Aug | AED 413 | low | Dec | AED 493 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest time in San Francisco is September, with an average high of 24.4°C. The coolest and rainiest weather occurs in December and January, when temperatures drop to 7.2°C and precipitation reaches its peak.
The lowest airfares are recorded in July and August, with flights starting AED 121. The most expensive month to plan a trip is April, when ticket prices start AED 291.
July and August are the best times to fly: this period offers the lowest prices and the driest weather. It is recommended to avoid December if you want to save money and avoid frequent winter precipitation.
Numerous carriers operate on the Los Angeles — San Francisco route, including industry leaders like United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines. Approximately 248 direct flights are operated weekly, ensuring a wide selection of departure times throughout the day. A detailed schedule by day of the week and the terms for each airline are provided in the list below.
Flights Los Angeles — San Francisco depart from Los Angeles International Airport and Ontario International Airport and arrive at San Francisco International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 559 km; the average travel time on a direct flight is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Regular flights are operated by United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, and other carriers (about 20 companies in total).
Yes, a large number of direct flights are available on this route — a total of about 248 departures per week.
Ticket prices change constantly depending on demand. You can check the current minimum for specific dates in the low-price calendar on this page.
To get the best price, we recommend searching for tickets in advance—ideally one month before the trip—and choosing weekday departures.
Most flights from Los Angeles (LAX) arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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