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Los Angeles to San Francisco Flights
A flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco will take less than 2 hours, but the flight opens up a new world of attractions and sites. Getting to the amazing cultural attractions and fun activities in San Francisco is easy because Obrtiz.com has dozens of deals on flights between these cities.
Los Angeles, California
As the largest city in California, Los Angeles sees travelers arriving in town from cities around the world. Locals flying out of the city and travelers arriving use the Los Angeles International Airport, also known as LAX. Those flying to San Francisco can use Southwest Airlines, US Airways, Delta Air Lines, or Air Alaska.
Parking at the airport starts at around $3 per hour, or $12 per day. The airport offers economy, short-term, long-term, and cell phone waiting lots. Before you drive your car to the airport, you might check for other transportation options that fit your budget, such as the free shuttle from the Metro Green Line Aviation Station. There are 10 cab companies that make the trip to the airport, including LA Checker Cab, Beverly Hills Cab Company, and City Cab. The companies add a $4 surcharge for fares to the airport. Shared rides, which you split with other travelers, are also available.
The airport also has a number of restaurants on-site for those who need a snack or a cup of coffee. Starbucks, Pinkberry, City Deli, Daily Grill, and Burger King are a few popular choices.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco features 14 separate districts, including Haight-Ashbury, Presido, Nob Hill, and Fisherman's Wharf. These districts give tourists the chance to see the city like a local and take in a few of the top tourist attractions, historical sites, museums, and other activities that the city offers.
Experience The City by the Bay
Travelers to the city arrive at the San Francisco International Airport. The Bay Area Rapid Transit, or BART, is the cheapest way to leave the airport. Taxis, shared rides, and rental cars are also available. Taxi rides start at $29 and rise depending on the distance from the airport, while the shared ride options start at $15 per person. If you're interested in renting a car, you can take a shuttle from the airport to the Rental Car Center.
A good vacation planner knows that bad weather can ruin a trip. San Francisco receives moderate weather throughout the year, with winter temperatures in the mid-40s to high 50s. September and October are the best months to visit because the temperatures exceed 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Springs are generally mild with highs in the low 60s.
San Francisco offers a number of unusual things to see and do. Alcatraz is one of the most infamous prisons in the world, and you can take a tour after traveling by boat to the island. The Giants and Sharks are two professional sports teams playing in the city, and you can grab dinner at a local hotspot after watching a live game. Taking a walking tour of the historic areas or visiting Chinatown are other things you might enjoy.
Visit Fog City
With several major airlines handling flights, traveling from Los Angeles to San Francisco is unbelievably easy. Orbitz.com can help you make travel arrangements that fit your budget. Whether you need a four-star hotel, a morning flight, a luxury rental car, or anything else, you can get it at a discount at Orbitz.com.
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from Los Angeles to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Feb 9 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$144 |
| Return Mon, Feb 11 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from Los Angeles to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Feb 27 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$144 |
| Return Tue, Mar 5 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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Best one-week trip in February from Los Angeles to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Feb 26 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$144 |
| Return Tue, Mar 5 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from Los Angeles to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Mar 14 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$144 |
| Return Mon, Mar 18 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Los Angeles to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Mar 15 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$144 |
| Return Tue, Mar 19 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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Best one-week trip in March from Los Angeles to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sun, Mar 3 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$144 |
| Return Sun, Mar 10 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from Los Angeles to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Apr 12 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$184 |
| Return Mon, Apr 15 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Los Angeles to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Apr 12 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$184 |
| Return Mon, Apr 15 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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Best one-week trip in April from Los Angeles to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Apr 6 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$184 |
| Return Sat, Apr 13 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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Flight facts
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- 44 direct flights are operating from Los Angeles to San Francisco today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 1h 25m.
- United Airlines flight 1239 (12:01 AM GMT, Boeing 757-200 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
- United Airlines flight 1737 (4:39 PM GMT, Boeing 737-900 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (Virgin America flight 925, Airbus Industrie A319) takes 1h 19m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (United Airlines flight 1403, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 1h 36m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from Los Angeles to San Francisco
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
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| LAX | SFO | Sat, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 15 | $143 |
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| LAX | SFO | Sat, Feb 23 - Sat, Mar 2 | $143 |
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| LAX | SFO | Sat, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 20 | $143 |
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| LAX | SFO | Wed, Jan 23 - Thu, Jan 24 | $143 |
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| LAX | SFO | Sat, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 15 | $143 |
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| LAX | SFO | Sat, Feb 23 - Sat, Mar 2 | $145 |
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| LAX | SFO | Wed, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 30 | $165 |
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| LAX | SFO | Thu, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 4 | $200 |
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| LAX | SFO | Fri, Feb 1 - Sat, Mar 2 | $327 |
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| LAX | SFO | Wed, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 8 | $512 |
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Fri, Jan 4, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
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| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| Alaska Airlines | AS5022 | LAX | 6:30 AM | SFO | 7:54 AM | CR9 | 1hr 24min |
| Delta Air Lines | DL4602 | LAX | 6:30 AM | SFO | 7:54 AM | CR9 | 1hr 24min |
| Virgin America | VX925 | LAX | 7:10 AM | SFO | 8:29 AM | 319 | 1hr 19min |
| American Airlines | AA1921 | LAX | 7:00 AM | SFO | 8:35 AM | 738 | 1hr 35min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1852 | LAX | 7:00 AM | SFO | 8:35 AM | 738 | 1hr 35min |
| Virgin America | VX935 | LAX | 8:35 AM | SFO | 9:59 AM | 320 | 1hr 24min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS5035 | LAX | 8:30 AM | SFO | 10:00 AM | CR9 | 1hr 30min |
| Delta Air Lines | DL4603 | LAX | 8:30 AM | SFO | 10:00 AM | CR9 | 1hr 30min |
| United Airlines | UA105 | LAX | 8:55 AM | SFO | 10:26 AM | 739 | 1hr 31min |
| United Airlines | UA1249 | LAX | 9:55 AM | SFO | 11:31 AM | 739 | 1hr 36min |
| American Airlines | AA1867 | LAX | 10:20 AM | SFO | 11:50 AM | 738 | 1hr 30min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1940 | LAX | 10:20 AM | SFO | 11:50 AM | 738 | 1hr 30min |
| United Airlines | UA73 | LAX | 11:05 AM | SFO | 12:35 PM | 753 | 1hr 30min |
| Virgin America | VX927 | LAX | 11:30 AM | SFO | 12:50 PM | 320 | 1hr 20min |
| American Airlines | AA2005 | LAX | 12:20 PM | SFO | 1:50 PM | 738 | 1hr 30min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1861 | LAX | 12:20 PM | SFO | 1:50 PM | 738 | 1hr 30min |
| US Airways | US6402 | LAX | 12:50 PM | SFO | 2:15 PM | 319 | 1hr 25min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS5156 | LAX | 1:10 PM | SFO | 2:32 PM | CR9 | 1hr 22min |
| Delta Air Lines | DL4607 | LAX | 1:10 PM | SFO | 2:32 PM | CR9 | 1hr 22min |
| Virgin America | VX929 | LAX | 1:50 PM | SFO | 3:10 PM | 320 | 1hr 20min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
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10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
Airports in Los Angeles, CA, US
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1
Los Angeles Airport, El Segundo (LAX)
Distance from City Center: 11.7 miles
Airports in San Francisco, CA, US
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1
San Francisco Airport (SFO)
Distance from City Center: 11.9 miles