Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and San Francisco takes around 1.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

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The flight distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco is 544 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

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Several carriers operate flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include American Airlines, Linear Air, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Dublin, Manchester, Melbourne, Las Vegas, Cancún, Mexico City, Edmonton, Athens, Sydney, New York, Paris, Tallinn, Budapest, Reykjavik, Guadalajara, Vilnius, San Salvador, Toronto, Riga.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, Dublin, Manchester, Manila, Athens, Tallinn, New Delhi, Las Vegas, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Bengaluru, Riga, Chennai, Atlanta, Bangkok, Washington, D.C., Hyderabad, New York, Detroit, Phuket City.

Question 6

What airports are near Los Angeles?

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The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by San Diego International, Tijuana International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar, Meadows Field.

Question 7

What airports are near San Francisco?

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The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.

Question 8

What buses and trains depart from Los Angeles?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Los Angeles, including Amtrak train.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Los Angeles and San Francisco thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Los Angeles and San Francisco can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

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Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and San Francisco with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles and San Francisco, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

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Traveling between Los Angeles and San Francisco, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Los Angeles?

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There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include San Diego International, Tijuana International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar, Meadows Field

Question 15

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.

Question 16

Is it possible to reach Los Angeles by bus or train?

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Yes, Los Angeles has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Los Angeles, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 19

What time do flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 20

What time do flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£46
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£46
Cheapest round-trip	£83
Average round-trip	£124
Nonstop flights in November	£68 – £4470

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Delta Air Lines	DAL	DL	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
American Airlines	AAL	AA	Yes	No

1) Explore Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco	Fisherman's Wharf is a port area in northeastern San Francisco. Here you can have fun in the Marine Historical Park, go to the famous Pier 39, and visit the old chocolate factory. And, of course, there are many shops and cafes to have a great time. The dock symbol is a crab. Restaurants will offer you delicious seafood dishes and classic crab soup in a bread plate ($15 or €13).
2) There are two types of public transportation lines in San Francisco	In San Francisco, there are two types of metro – BART (faster and more expensive, runs between cities) and MUNI (slow, includes not only the metro but also buses and runs only in San Francisco). It is convenient to pay for both by purchasing a Clipper Card and replenishing it. The money will be charged at the entrance to the transport. For BART, the ticket price depends on the length of the trip, for MUNI, the standard price is $3 (€2.5).
3) Dine at a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in San Francisco	In San Francisco, the locals are very fond of Japanese cuisine and the cuisines of the peoples of the world in general. Book a table at Mensho Tokyo, which has received a Michelin star and still has affordable prices. You can also check out Elephant Sushi or Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar and Izakaya.

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