Flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) take about 1h 11m. Frontier Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $19 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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Los Angeles → San Francisco flights
Fares seen from $19 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: Los Angeles to San Francisco
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) is 543 km, about 1h 11m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include Frontier Airlines. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $19 with Frontier Airlines (nonstop), departing 7 Nov 2026 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Why travelers watch this route
Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $19 with Frontier Airlines (nonstop), departing 7 Nov 2026. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
San Francisco has year-round travel demand, so fare differences often depend more on booking window and airline competition than on one single peak season.
Who flies it
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include Frontier Airlines. More carriers may sell it with a connection.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to San Francisco
Carriers on LAX–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Direct & Connecting Flights
Nonstop flights link Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO), taking about 1h 11m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on LAX–SFO was $19 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About San Francisco
Flights arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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