Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 6 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO): Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 338 miles (544 km) apart. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are in oneworld, Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Bakersfield and more.
How many miles LAX to SFO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 6,000 | $33.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 8,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $38.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 10 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LAX to SFO
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book LAX to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
LAX to SFO with one stop
19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Monterey (MRY)United Airlines the whole way
- Via San Luis Obispo (SBP)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Bakersfield (BFL)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Santa Barbara (SBA)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Fresno (FAT)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Sacramento (SMF)United Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)United Airlines the whole way
- Via San Diego (SAN)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Reno (RNO)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more the whole way+3+1
- Via Redding (RDD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Arcata (ACV)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Medford (MFR)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more the whole way+2+1
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2
LAX to SFO: common questions
How many miles does LAX to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (6,000) and Etihad Guest (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to SFO?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld), American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Los Angeles from San Francisco by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) are 338 miles (544 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LAX to SFO award flights?
30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Monterey (MRY), San Luis Obispo (SBP), Bakersfield (BFL), Santa Barbara (SBA) and Fresno (FAT). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Monterey.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.