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$274+ Cheap flights from Lansing to San Francisco (LAN - SFO)

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAN — SFO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lansing to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lansing (LAN) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$379
(Delta)

One-way from

$274
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$418
From Lansing Capital City to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Lansing to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lansing to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1511:27 amLAN - SFO
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Tue 10/212:40 pmSFO - LAN
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/16$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:25 pmLAN - SFO
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Wed 10/810:57 pmSFO - LAN
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 8/17$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/165:35 amLAN - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Tue 8/195:50 amSFO - LAN
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 8/16$441
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1611:06 amLAN - SFO
2 stops11h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/197:00 amSFO - LAN
2 stops10h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$451
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:25 pmLAN - SFO
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Thu 10/92:40 pmSFO - LAN
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/17$459

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lansing to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Lansing

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LansingSan Francisco

LAN - SFO

LANSFO

Lansing Capital City

Wed 10/15

11:27 am-5:51 pm

1 stop9h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

2:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$379

LansingSan Francisco

LAN - SFO

LANSFO

Lansing Capital City

Thu 10/16

12:15 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

1:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$419

LansingSan Francisco

LAN - SFO

LANSFO

Lansing Capital City

Fri 9/26

6:25 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop6h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

5:55 am-5:44 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$419

LansingSan Francisco

LAN - SFO

LANSFO

Lansing Capital City

Fri 9/26

6:25 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop6h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

10:57 pm-10:47 am

1 stop8h 50m

$419

LansingSan Francisco

LAN - SFO

LANSFO

Lansing Capital City

Tue 9/9

7:02 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 13m

$274

LansingSan Francisco

LAN - SFO

LANSFO

Lansing Capital City

Mon 12/22

7:27 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$319

LansingSan Francisco

LAN - SFO

LANSFO

Lansing Capital City

Sun 12/21

7:27 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$339

LansingSan Francisco

LAN - SFO

LANSFO

Lansing Capital City

Mon 12/22

2:09 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$344

LansingSan Francisco

LAN - SFO

LANSFO

Lansing Capital City

Mon 12/29

2:09 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$415

LansingSan Francisco

LAN - SFO

LANSFO

Lansing Capital City

Sun 12/21

2:09 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$415

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Best time to book a flight from Lansing to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lansing to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lansing to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lansing to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Lansing to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 LAN to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Lansing to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Lansing to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Lansing to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lansing to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lansing to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $308, American Airlines will fly you from Lansing to San Francisco and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $356. American Airlines is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lansing to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Lansing to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lansing to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lansing to San Francisco 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 Lansing to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lansing to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Lansing to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 2 airlines flying from Lansing to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lansing to San Francisco. 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$356Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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