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Los Angeles to San Francisco: what the flight costs

In the last 60 days we checked this route 13 times. The typical round trip was $139 per person and the lowest $82, taxes and fees included.

Per person
Lowest seen$82
Typical (median)$139
Price checks, 60 days13

Every fare we found in the last 30 days

CheckedTrip datesPer personAirlineStopsDurationSource
Oct 12, 2026Nov 14–21, 2026$112F9 + ASnonstop1h 29mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Oct 23–25, 2026$216F9nonstop1h 32mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16–18, 2026$316F9nonstop1h 32mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Nov 14–21, 2026$111F9 + ASnonstop1h 29mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Nov 5–8, 2026$139F9nonstop1h 27mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Nov 14–21, 2026$112F9 + ASnonstop1h 29mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Oct 23–25, 2026$226F9nonstop1h 32mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16–18, 2026$299F9nonstop1h 32mKiwi.com
Oct 11, 2026Nov 14–21, 2026$117Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizonnonstop1h 27mGoogle Flights
Oct 11, 2026Nov 14–21, 2026$94F9nonstop2h 57mKiwi.com
Oct 11, 2026Nov 14–21, 2026$82F9 + ASnonstop1h 29mKiwi.com
Oct 11, 2026Oct 23–25, 2026$226F9nonstop1h 32mKiwi.com
Oct 11, 2026Oct 16–18, 2026$284F9nonstop1h 32mKiwi.com

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Questions about Los Angeles to San Francisco

What does a round trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco usually cost?

Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $139 per person, taxes and fees included, across 13 checks; the lowest was $82.

When is the best time to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

San Francisco is at its best in April, May, September, October and November. Avoid July, August: Foggy, chilly summer with the heaviest crowds

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

No, a government photo ID is enough for US citizens.