United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Los Angeles to San Francisco: prices by month
Lowest one-way fares found by travellers for each month. Prices change daily; the link opens live search results for that date. Weather: average temperature and total rainfall for that month last year.
| Month | Lowest fare | Airline | Stops | San Francisco weather | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 146 USD | Alaska Airlines | direct | 18°C · 8 mm | Search → |
| October 2026 | 62 USD | Frontier Airlines | direct | 16°C · 38 mm | Search → |
| November 2026 | 79 USD | Alaska Airlines | direct | 13°C · 88 mm | Search → |
| February 2027 | 107 USD | Alaska Airlines | direct | 11°C · 141 mm | Search → |
Cheapest tickets found recently
No United Airlines fares were found in the last 48 hours; these are the lowest prices on the route with the carrier shown on each card.
About United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
United Airlines operates flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), covering 559 kilometres. The typical flight time is 98 minutes, and United usually flies this route non-stop. This short-haul service connects California's two largest metropolitan areas and is popular with business and leisure travellers.
Lowest fares typically occur in October. Cabin bags up to 56x36x23 cm are included, but checked baggage is not-you can add one bag up to 23 kg for a fee. Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before flight time.
Airports on this route
| Departure | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
|---|---|
| Arrival | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) |
| Flight time | 1 h 35 min |
| Distance | 559 km |
United Airlines cabin bag: 1 piece, 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in). Checked bag in Economy: not included in the basic fare (from 45 USD).
| Item | Allowance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag | 1 piece | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in) |
| Personal item | included | small bag under the seat |
| Checked baggage - Economy | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | paid option, from 45 USD · max total dimensions 158 cm (62 in) |
| Extra bag | from 55 USD | cheaper when added online in advance |
Basic Economy allowance on most routes; premium fares and some destinations get more. Weights are shown in kilograms with pounds in brackets, sizes in centimetres with inches in brackets. Always confirm on the official website before travelling.
United Airlines online check-in opens 24 h before departure and closes 45 min before departure. Online check-in is free.
| Online check-in opens | 24 h before departure |
|---|---|
| Online check-in closes | 45 min before departure |
| Airport counters open | 3 h before departure |
| Airport counters close | 45 min before departure |
| Boarding gate closes | 45 min before departure |
| Check-in fee | online check-in is free |
| Boarding pass | mobile boarding pass, print at home, at the airport |
| Mobile app check-in | available |
| Self-service kiosks | available |
Times apply to most routes; long-haul, US and some airport-specific deadlines differ. Confirm on the official website before travelling.