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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 05:20 and lands at 06:50
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 00:05.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes 1h 30m, covering 874 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco range from ₹ 12,532 to ₹ 25,452, with an average of ₹ 18,708 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 12,532 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 32% above the route average of ₹ 18,708. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 15,709 return via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared with ₹ 18,738 for direct.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights are:

• United Airlines: 74% on time
• American Airlines: 73% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 72% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 71% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 3,353–₹ 9,580 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 27%, and Night flights for 7%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 7,569 to ₹ 72,194. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 5,615, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 1,463 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to San Francisco route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 0 minutes.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 78% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 11% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Los Angeles to San Francisco route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 17,917 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 22,133, a difference of ₹ 4,216. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 49m, compared to 6h 07m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 11h 23m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Moscone Center, and Fisherman's Wharf. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to San Francisco flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

To cater to business and leisure travelers, LAX, San Francisco International Airport, and San Jose International Airport offer free wireless internet services.

With over 90 food and beverage outlets, LAX has something to suit your mood and preference. Enjoy a drink at the sophisticated Petrossian Caviar & Champagne Bar, dine on upscale French-Japanese fusion cuisine at Chaya, or grab a quick burger, frozen yoghurt, or coffee.

The LAX Beach is a beach-themed play area for children aged between 2 and 8 years old. Located at the Tom Bradley International Terminal, kids can play safely and burn off some energy before getting on a flight.

BART operates a rapid rail service from San Francisco International Airport to San Francisco and the East Bay. Get the free AirTrain from any terminal to the SFO BART Station. SamTrans runs a bus service connecting the airport with San Mateo County and parts of San Francisco. A number of routes stop at the Airport terminals including SFO and ECR. The Caltrain Commuter Rail provides a rail service between San Francisco and San Jose. Take a SamTrans bus to Caltrain’s Millbrae Station to connect.