San Francisco Bay Area

$29+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco Bay Area

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LAX — SFO
Jan 28 — Feb 41
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 January 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$48
(Frontier)

One-way from

$29
(Cheapflightsfares)
From Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area

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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 January 23, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/58:28 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 2/87:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$48
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Wed 2/195:25 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 13mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/1911:19 amSJC - LAX
1 stop10h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/23$51
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/61:37 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Sun 2/98:46 amSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$58
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Wed 2/125:55 pmLAX - OAK
1 stop4h 17mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/1812:40 pmOAK - LAX
1 stop8h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$68
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Sat 2/151:06 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/175:46 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$69
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Tue 2/1811:13 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/184:22 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/23$111
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Mon 2/176:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/224:13 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$113
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/86:25 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Sun 3/97:00 amSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/23$137
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/288:59 pmLAX - STS
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/36:40 pmSTS - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/23$147
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Thu 2/136:23 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Sun 2/161:31 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/22$147
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/156:30 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 26mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/178:33 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/23$147
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/123:20 pmLAX - SFO
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Tue 2/185:30 amSFO - LAX
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/22$157

Find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

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 January 23, 2025.

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Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

8:28 am-10:04 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

7:00 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$48

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

7:32 am-8:46 am

Nonstop1h 14m

San Jose

Sat 2/8

2:10 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$54

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles

Thu 2/6

1:37 pm-2:57 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

San Jose

Sun 2/9

8:46 am-10:09 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$58

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

3:50 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Oakland

Wed 2/26

12:40 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$65

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles

Sat 2/15

1:06 pm-2:23 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

San Jose

Mon 2/17

5:46 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$69

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 2/18

11:13 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

4:22 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$111

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 2/17

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

4:13 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$113

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles

Fri 2/28

11:25 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

San Jose

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-8:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$127

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles

Sat 3/8

8:45 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

San Jose

Sun 3/9

11:35 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$137

Los AngelesSanta Rosa

LAX - STS

LAXSTS

Los Angeles

Fri 2/28

8:59 pm-10:36 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Mon 3/3

6:40 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$147

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

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 January 23, 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 January 23, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (153 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (61 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 January 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,185 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
8,970 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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?

  • 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 $29 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $30 and Alaska Airlines from $59 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: Horizon Air (91%), SAUDIA (88%), American Airlines( 85%).

  • 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 $615, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $42. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $48 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$22Average$72FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$30Average$86FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$61Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$66Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$79Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$83Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$91Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$99Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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