Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from $22 BUR, LAX, SNA → SFO

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $27 to $68.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 3-night return fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 5 Dec, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

525 fares on 25 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $33.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $17 to $20.

At $22, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Dec, 8 Dec costs $19: $3 less than the cheapest found recently.

Frontier Airlines · Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) · nonstop · found 3 days ago

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Every date we hold

195 fares on 27 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $19.

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 75% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 81% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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

The cheapest return found recently is $37 with Frontier Airlines, 5 Dec to 8 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $33 with Frontier Airlines, 5 Dec to 8 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 25 departure dates is usually $102 to $232.

How much is a one-way flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $22 with Frontier Airlines, 5 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $19 with Frontier Airlines, 8 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 27 departure dates is usually $40 to $126.

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

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $33, 5 Dec to 8 Dec, found 7 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $19, 8 Dec, found 3 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 75% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 81% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $37 with Frontier Airlines, 5 Dec to 8 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $22 with Frontier Airlines, 5 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 5 Dec, takes 1 h 28 min from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

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

Between 13 Nov and 5 Oct 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 18 of the 25 departure dates we hold, Alaska Airlines on 5 and United Airlines on 1. Between 14 Nov and 22 Jul 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 19 of the 27 departure dates we hold, Alaska Airlines on 5 and American Airlines on 2.