Question 1

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 874 km separating Los Angeles to San Francisco in about 1h 19m. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and San Francisco per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 29 and 35 direct flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 226 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and San Francisco per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 29 and 35 direct flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 226 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco was ₹ 5,422 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 10,471 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles and San Francisco are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (76 flights per week), Delta (48 flights per week), and Alaska Airlines (44 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles and San Francisco are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (76 flights per week), Delta (48 flights per week), and Alaska Airlines (44 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Saturday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Saturday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles airport is called Los Angeles Los Angeles and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 05:05 and will be landing in San Francisco at 06:35.

Question 11

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco jets off at 23:20 and lands at 00:53.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Los Angeles to San Francisco direct and that is Frontier. The best return deal found from Frontier for the route is ₹ 7,892.

Question 13

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Los Angeles to San Francisco direct and that is Frontier. The best return deal found from Frontier for the route is ₹ 7,892.

Question 14

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Japan Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route.

Question 15

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route.

Question 16

On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco on a daily basis.

Question 17

Is Wi-Fi available at airports in Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

What kind of dining options can I find at Los Angeles International Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

I’m traveling with kids. How can I keep them entertained at LAX?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

What are the public transport options from San Francisco International Airport to the center?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco is July, where tickets cost ₹ 15,332 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 21,315 and ₹ 19,446 respectively.

Question 22

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco is July, where tickets cost ₹ 15,332 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 21,315 and ₹ 19,446 respectively.

Question 23

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 24

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 25

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 26

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 27

How often are flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco historically see delays in approximately 20% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 116 minutes.

Question 28

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, American Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 18% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 29

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 30

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 31

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 32

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 33

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco were found on Alaska Airlines (₹ 10,471) and Southwest (₹ 10,938).

Question 34

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco were found on Alaska Airlines (₹ 10,471) and Southwest (₹ 10,938).

Question 35

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Question 36

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Question 37

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of ₹ 25,878, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 38

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of ₹ 25,878, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 39

How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles usually cost between ₹ 10,985 and ₹ 22,671 in April.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was ₹ 10,471 on Alaska Airlines (15 Apr-15 Apr).

Low season	January
High season	March
Cheapest flight	₹ 5,422

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How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Saturday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco is July, where tickets cost ₹ 15,332 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 21,315 and ₹ 19,446 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

No, with an average price for the route of ₹ 25,878, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco were found on Alaska Airlines (₹ 10,471) and Southwest (₹ 10,938).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Los Angeles and San Francisco are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (76 flights per week), Delta (48 flights per week), and Alaska Airlines (44 flights per week).

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

There is just one airline that flies from Los Angeles to San Francisco direct and that is Frontier. The best return deal found from Frontier for the route is ₹ 7,892.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco delayed?

Weekly flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco historically see delays in approximately 20% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 116 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

Based on our data, American Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 18% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and San Francisco per day?

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco take?

Direct flights cover the 874 km separating Los Angeles to San Francisco in about 1h 19m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 05:05 and will be landing in San Francisco at 06:35.

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco jets off at 23:20 and lands at 00:53.

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Is Wi-Fi available at airports in Los Angeles and San Francisco?

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

What kind of dining options can I find at Los Angeles International Airport?

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.

I’m traveling with kids. How can I keep them entertained at LAX?

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.

What are the public transport options from San Francisco International Airport to the center?

What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco was ₹ 5,422 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 10,471 for a return.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Los Angeles airport is called Los Angeles Los Angeles and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Japan Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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