Journey information
Overview: Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA flight
Flights from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
There are 19 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:30, the last at 23:57. The fastest flight covers the 559 km distance in 1h 24m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 559 km |
Average flight duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 19 |
Fastest flight 1h 24m |
Cheapest month to travel May |
First flight 00:30 |
Last flight 23:57 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
£190
Average price
£488
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Flights per day
85
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around £488 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £190.
Of the 85 flights that leave Los Angeles, CA for San Francisco, CA every day 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 559 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £55, and a flight costs an average of £38.
Distance: 559 km
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6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA flights for today, Thursday 5 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA2446 · UA2048 · UA1685 | 13:15 Ontario International Airport | 10h02 | 23:17 San Francisco International Airport | 2 changes | |
UA2446 · UA1506 | 13:15 Ontario International Airport | 6h34 | 19:49 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA5316 | 14:00 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h39 | 15:39 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS2468 | 14:00 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h31 | 15:31 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2363 | 14:15 Ontario International Airport | 1h33 | 15:48 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS3332 | 15:00 Burbank | 1h48 | 16:48 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS544 · AS1480 | 15:00 Ontario International Airport | 16h44 | 07:44 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS544 · AS3360 · AS2552 | 15:00 Ontario International Airport | 14h36 | 05:36 San Francisco International Airport | 2 changes | |
AS544 · AS2049 · AS2552 | 15:00 Ontario International Airport | 14h36 | 05:36 San Francisco International Airport | 2 changes | |
AS544 · AS1457 | 15:00 Ontario International Airport | 5h49 | 20:49 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS544 · AS236 | 15:00 Ontario International Airport | 9h44 | 00:44 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS562 · AS1457 | 15:00 Burbank | 5h49 | 20:49 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS544 · AS1393 | 15:00 Ontario International Airport | 12h47 | 03:47 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA5825 | 15:04 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h39 | 16:43 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1326 | 15:19 John Wayne Airport | 1h35 | 16:54 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2737 | 15:25 Burbank | 1h36 | 17:01 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA619 | 16:00 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h34 | 17:34 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA5370 · UA5341 | 16:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 4h57 | 21:12 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1006 · UA1685 | 16:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 7h02 | 23:17 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA5410 · UA5899 | 16:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 3h58 | 20:13 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1006 · UA574 | 16:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 4h40 | 20:55 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA5410 · UA2279 | 16:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 6h42 | 22:57 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA5471 · UA5660 | 16:30 Los Angeles International Airport | 3h50 | 20:20 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1191 · UA493 · UA1603 | 17:00 Burbank | 11h10 | 04:10 San Francisco International Airport | 2 changes | |
UA1949 · UA5248 | 17:00 Los Angeles International Airport | 3h15 | 20:15 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1191 · UA716 · UA1731 | 17:00 Burbank | 12h47 | 05:47 San Francisco International Airport | 2 changes | |
UA4643 · UA2117 | 17:17 Los Angeles International Airport | 8h30 | 01:47 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA4643 · UA2428 | 17:17 Los Angeles International Airport | 4h27 | 21:44 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA5309 | 18:05 John Wayne Airport | 1h45 | 19:50 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2386 | 18:05 Burbank | 1h36 | 19:41 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA4759 | 18:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h40 | 19:55 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA5299 · UA5974 | 18:31 Los Angeles International Airport | 3h53 | 22:24 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS122 · AS236 | 18:54 Burbank | 5h50 | 00:44 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2741 · UA1685 | 19:00 Los Angeles International Airport | 4h17 | 23:17 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA5379 · UA5319 | 19:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 5h54 | 01:09 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS2456 · AS1480 | 19:17 Ontario International Airport | 12h27 | 07:44 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS2456 · AS236 | 19:17 Ontario International Airport | 5h27 | 00:44 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS2456 · AS2049 · AS2552 | 19:17 Ontario International Airport | 10h19 | 05:36 San Francisco International Airport | 2 changes | |
AS2456 · AS1393 | 19:17 Ontario International Airport | 8h30 | 03:47 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS3333 | 19:27 Burbank | 1h39 | 21:06 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AA6199 | 20:50 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h45 | 22:35 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA5607 · UA1944 | 21:00 Los Angeles International Airport | 4h37 | 01:37 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA469 | 21:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h35 | 22:50 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1375 | 21:40 Ontario International Airport | 1h33 | 23:13 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1263 · UA1389 | 21:50 Ontario International Airport | 7h26 | 05:16 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1263 · UA1007 | 21:50 Ontario International Airport | 5h55 | 03:45 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1453 | 22:04 Burbank | 1h31 | 23:35 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS1315 · AS1393 | 22:08 Los Angeles International Airport | 5h39 | 03:47 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA5504 | 23:30 Burbank | 1h44 | 01:14 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2019 | 23:31 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h34 | 01:05 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA5351 | 23:45 John Wayne Airport | 1h45 | 01:30 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 6 March | |||||
UA5893 · UA5689 | 00:10 Los Angeles International Airport | 3h45 | 03:55 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA5397 · UA5631 | 00:19 Los Angeles International Airport | 3h39 | 03:58 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA5397 · UA5942 | 00:19 Los Angeles International Airport | 5h18 | 05:37 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA5547 · UA1401 | 00:21 Los Angeles International Airport | 5h29 | 05:50 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1623 · UA5264 | 00:35 Los Angeles International Airport | 3h35 | 04:10 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA5613 · UA5357 | 00:40 Los Angeles International Airport | 3h14 | 03:54 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AA6260 | 00:53 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h37 | 02:30 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 01:06 Los Angeles, CA | 1h31 | 02:37 San Francisco, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1508 | 01:15 Burbank | 1h35 | 02:50 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA233 | 01:27 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h35 | 03:02 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS649 · AS1480 | 02:04 Burbank | 5h40 | 07:44 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS341 · AS1457 | 02:08 Ontario International Airport | 18h41 | 20:49 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS341 · AS526 | 02:08 Ontario International Airport | 15h00 | 17:08 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS341 · AS1480 | 02:08 Ontario International Airport | 5h36 | 07:44 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS1397 · AS1480 | 02:19 Los Angeles International Airport | 5h25 | 07:44 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA4680 | 02:26 Burbank | 1h44 | 04:10 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2496 | 02:35 John Wayne Airport | 1h35 | 04:10 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2681 | 02:36 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h34 | 04:10 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1665 | 02:37 Ontario International Airport | 1h33 | 04:10 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 02:44 Los Angeles, CA | 1h25 | 04:09 San Francisco, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 02:50 Los Angeles, CA | 1h33 | 04:23 San Francisco, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
AS2340 · AS3025 | 03:37 Ontario International Airport | 18h49 | 22:26 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS2340 · AS2225 · AS1457 | 03:37 Ontario International Airport | 17h12 | 20:49 San Francisco International Airport | 2 changes | |
AS2340 · AS782 · AS1457 | 03:37 Ontario International Airport | 17h12 | 20:49 San Francisco International Airport | 2 changes | |
AS2340 · AS782 · AS526 | 03:37 Ontario International Airport | 13h31 | 17:08 San Francisco International Airport | 2 changes | |
UA5339 | 03:37 John Wayne Airport | 1h43 | 05:20 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AA3176 | 03:49 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h34 | 05:23 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:00 Los Angeles, CA | 1h28 | 05:28 San Francisco, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
UA5414 | 04:05 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h40 | 05:45 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2854 | 04:19 Burbank | 1h31 | 05:50 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:05 Los Angeles, CA | 1h28 | 06:33 San Francisco, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2056 | 05:34 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h35 | 07:09 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS2287 | 06:24 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h29 | 07:53 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA4653 | 06:35 Los Angeles International Airport | 1h40 | 08:15 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson News and DFS.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 6.6€ ($7) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in various terminals, including Delta Sky Club and United Club.
- Located in the LAX Airport Police Division, open daily.
- Bus: 102, 111, 117, 232, 40
- Metro: Green Line (Aviation/LAX Station)
- Train: NA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including DFS Duty-Free and Burberry.
- Parking available in the Domestic and International Garages, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per 15 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the United Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Located in the main hall of the Domestic Terminal.
- Buses: SamTrans 292, 397, 398, KX
- Metro: BART Yellow Line
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