6 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | SFO San Francisco International Airport |
| Alaska Airlines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | SFO San Francisco International Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | SFO San Francisco International Airport |
| Frontier Airlines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | SFO San Francisco International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | SFO San Francisco International Airport |
| United Airlines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | SFO San Francisco International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
12 miles (19 km) from the city centre. 54.5 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | BART Yellow or Red Line from the International Terminal to downtown San Francisco stations | about 30m | regular BART fare plus a $5.51 airport surcharge |
Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.
San Francisco is the same time as Los Angeles. San Francisco uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.
About 347 miles (559 km), measured between the city centres.
San Francisco is the same time as Los Angeles.
Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.
BART Yellow or Red Line from the International Terminal to downtown San Francisco stations, about 30 minutes, regular BART fare plus a $5.51 airport surcharge.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.