San Francisco Bay Area

$56+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco Bay Area

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
May 9 — May 161
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/238:01 pm
LAX
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SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:29 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/288:25 am
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/286:29 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$93
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2310:43 am
LAX
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SJC
Nonstop1h 16m
Frontier
Mon 5/2512:57 pm
SJC
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$94
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:09 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Mon 5/1110:40 pm
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop10h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$95
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/47:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Mon 7/68:30 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/4$96
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/177:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Sat 7/188:30 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$97
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:09 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Wed 5/611:26 am
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop21h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$98
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/96:04 pm
LAX
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SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Mon 5/1110:40 pm
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop10h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$99
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/79:59 pm
LAX
-
SJC
1 stop15h 18m
Frontier
Mon 5/1112:57 pm
SJC
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$99
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/238:01 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Tue 4/286:29 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$100
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/144:42 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Sat 5/163:26 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/4$101
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1310:53 am
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/163:26 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$102

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$92
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$56
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$198
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles Los Angeles-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles Los Angeles-San Francisco flights.
From Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/19

11:10 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

4:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$127

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

6:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

5:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 35m

$137

Los AngelesSanta Rosa

LAX - STS

LAXSTS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

6:29 pm-8:06 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sun 5/17

7:59 am-9:38 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$157

Los AngelesSanta Rosa

LAX - STS

LAXSTS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

9:25 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Wed 5/27

7:59 am-9:38 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$157

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

3:35 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops7h 25m

San Jose

Tue 5/5

4:00 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$164

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

10:40 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

6:20 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$167

Los AngelesSanta Rosa

LAX - STS

LAXSTS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 5/14

7:45 pm-9:22 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sun 5/17

7:59 am-9:38 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$167

Los AngelesSanta Rosa

LAX - STS

LAXSTS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

3:35 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sat 5/2

1:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$172

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 5/28

7:50 pm-12:10 am

1 stop4h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$172

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

6:20 am-1:10 pm

2 stops6h 50m

San Jose

Wed 5/6

2:55 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$174

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $43). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area in August is currently the most expensive (average of $71). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 9, 2026.

When flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 9, 2026.

The most flights from LAX to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (153 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (54 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated April 9, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

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

    Departing from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area will take you 1h 24m. The distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Area is about 337 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $22 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $29 and Southwest from $55 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Porter Airlines (100%), China Southern (100%), Gulf Air( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area is generally $782, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $73. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $84 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $43). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area in August is currently the most expensive (average of $71). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$27Average$106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$33Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$44Average$119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$68Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$79Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$85Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$107Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$107Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$112Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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