Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of £139 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £167 and an overall rating of 7.8.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco take?

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The duration of a direct flight to San Francisco from Los Angeles is typically 1h 23m. The journey crosses a distance of 337 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and San Francisco per day?

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Each day, there are between 37 and 44 direct flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 1h 31m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 288 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco was £43 for a one-way ticket and £62 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles and San Francisco are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (78 flights per week), Alaska Airlines (76 flights per week), and Delta (45 flights per week).

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

For Los Angeles to San Francisco, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Los Angeles, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 06:00 and will be landing in San Francisco at 07:27.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco jets off at 22:35 and lands at 00:06.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to San Francisco. They are: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and Frontier. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at £25 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

Question 10

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Qantas Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco on a daily basis.

Question 14

Is Wi-Fi available at airports in Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

To cater to business and leisure travelers, LAX, San Francisco International Airport, and San Jose International Airport offer free wireless internet services.

Question 15

What kind of dining options can I find at Los Angeles International Airport?

Accepted Answer

With over 90 food and beverage outlets, LAX has something to suit your mood and preference. Enjoy a drink at the sophisticated Petrossian Caviar & Champagne Bar, dine on upscale French-Japanese fusion cuisine at Chaya, or grab a quick burger, frozen yoghurt, or coffee.

Question 16

I’m traveling with kids. How can I keep them entertained at LAX?

Accepted Answer

The LAX Beach is a beach-themed play area for children aged between 2 and 8 years old. Located at the Tom Bradley International Terminal, kids can play safely and burn off some energy before getting on a flight.

Question 17

What are the public transport options from San Francisco International Airport to the center?

Accepted Answer

BART operates a rapid rail service from San Francisco International Airport to San Francisco and the East Bay. Get the free AirTrain from any terminal to the SFO BART Station. SamTrans runs a bus service connecting the airport with San Mateo County and parts of San Francisco. A number of routes stop at the Airport terminals including SFO and ECR. The Caltrain Commuter Rail provides a rail service between San Francisco and San Jose. Take a SamTrans bus to Caltrain’s Millbrae Station to connect.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost £144 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £187 and £179 respectively.

Question 19

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

Question 20

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 21

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

Question 22

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco historically see delays in approximately 30% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 115 minutes.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 27% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco were found on Frontier (£62) and Alaska Airlines (£84).

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles usually cost between £100 and £219 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £60 on Frontier (24 Dec–31 Dec).

Question 31

What are the most popular airlines flying to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to San Francisco is Alaska Airlines, followed by Delta and Frontier.

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