San Francisco Bay Area

$19+ 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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
Nov 19 — Nov 261
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/56:40 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Thu 12/127:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$45
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Thu 12/121:37 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Fri 1/32:49 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 16mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$52
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Tue 12/39:35 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 20mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/48:12 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/14$55
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Tue 12/105:30 amLAX - OAK
1 stop8h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/1810:38 amOAK - LAX
1 stop8h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/14$66
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Thu 12/55:30 amLAX - SJC
1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/128:49 amSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$66
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Thu 11/219:08 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2410:11 pmSFO - LAX
2 stops12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$112
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Tue 12/107:50 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Sat 12/146:55 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/13$117
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Tue 12/107:10 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Tue 12/104:11 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 11/13$117
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Sat 12/148:59 pmLAX - STS
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/158:05 amSTS - LAX
Nonstop1h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$132
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Thu 12/122:31 pmLAX - STS
2 stops6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1911:24 amSTS - LAX
1 stop11h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$138
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Sun 12/159:45 amLAX - STS
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/174:24 pmSTS - LAX
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$162
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Tue 12/106:10 amLAX - SFO
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Wed 12/117:05 amSFO - LAX
2 stops6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/13$166

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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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LAX - SFO

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Los Angeles

Thu 12/5

6:40 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 12/12

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$45

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles

Mon 11/25

6:40 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Jose

Mon 11/25

8:12 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$53

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles

Tue 12/10

7:29 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

San Jose

Fri 12/13

8:45 am-10:01 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$54

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles

Tue 12/17

5:05 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

San Jose

Thu 1/9

8:46 am-10:02 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$56

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Tue 12/10

5:30 am-1:54 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Oakland

Wed 12/18

10:38 am-7:04 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$66

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 11/25

6:35 pm-8:01 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Fri 11/29

6:59 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$130

Los AngelesSanta Rosa

LAX - STS

LAXSTS

Los Angeles

Sat 12/14

8:59 pm-10:39 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sun 12/15

8:05 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$132

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 1/24

10:14 am-11:43 am

Nonstop1h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 1/26

3:00 pm-4:28 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$137

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 4/13

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

8:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$139

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

6:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop3h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

6:35 am-2:35 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$141

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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 $381). 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 November 14, 2024.

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 November 14, 2024.

The most flights from LAX to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (166 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (62 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 November 14, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Frontier and Alaska 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.
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5,045 reviews

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8.7

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7.7

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

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5,045 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

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8.1

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7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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8.3

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1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

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8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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1 / 10

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

8.0
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8,788 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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Good
3,861 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,194 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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 $19 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $25 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 (100%), ITA Airways (93%), China Eastern( 90%).

  • 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 $556, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $30. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $31 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.

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    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.

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    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 $381). 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$22Average$71FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$28Average$82FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$39Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$58Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$63Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$70Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$75Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$91Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$98Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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