How often are flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco delayed?

Historically, on average around 18% of flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 114 minutes.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco on average per week?

The number of flights available between Los Angeles and San Francisco is 774 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 20% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco on average per day?

The number of flights available between Los Angeles and San Francisco is 110 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 08:00, with 39% of daily flights leaving at midday.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Delta and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to San Francisco

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

According to our data, EVA Air have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport is 2 as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around ₹ 11,068. If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of ₹ 12,238.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco is on a Saturday. Travellers who choose to depart for San Francisco on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as ₹ 9,925. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around ₹ 69,823.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as ₹ 13,361. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 95,571.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around ₹ 14,652 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles for as low as ₹ 10,708 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Los Angeles to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights are approximately 26% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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How far is Los Angeles to San Francisco by plane?
San Francisco is 555.1 km away from Los Angeles. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 1h 25m.
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Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport are updated daily.
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The number of operators available for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport is 2 as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Los Angeles to San Francisco is Boeing 737-900 (15.23% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737-800 (14.66%), Embraer 175 (13.88%), and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (9.69%).
What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Los Angeles to San Francisco is Frontier (59% of total bookings). The next most popular airline is Delta (41%).

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Delta Flights From Los Angeles to San Francisco
Delta flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco start from ₹ 10,526 round-trip. Over the 8 Delta flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually ₹ 15,923 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.
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Another popular option for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights is Frontier (5.8/10, 3,092 ratings). Frontier flies from Los Angeles to San Francisco around 4 times per week, with deals starting from ₹ 3,418 round-trip and rising to an average price of around ₹ 9,925.

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The cheapest day to depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco is on a Saturday. Travellers who choose to depart for San Francisco on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as ₹ 9,925. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around ₹ 69,823.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as ₹ 13,361. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 95,571.

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How have Los Angeles to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights are approximately 26% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Delta and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to San Francisco

How often are flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco delayed?

Historically, on average around 18% of flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 114 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

According to our data, EVA Air have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco on average per day?

The number of flights available between Los Angeles and San Francisco is 110 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 08:00, with 39% of daily flights leaving at midday.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco on average per week?

The number of flights available between Los Angeles and San Francisco is 774 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 20% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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