Cheap flights Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco Bay Area (SFO)
Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area is a 410-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to Los Angeles is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $38.
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Search LAX → SFONearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | LAX → SFO | $158 | $138 | $295 |
| Cheapest combo | BUR → SFO | $160 | $98 | $257 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$38. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to SFO | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $101 | $158 | $259 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $61 | $160 | $221 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $71 | $168 | $239 |
Arrival airports near San Francisco Bay Area
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO — San Francisco | 12.9 mi / 18m | $37 | $158 | $194 |
| OAK — Oakland | 13.6 mi / 19m | $38 | $164 | $203 |
| SJC — San Jose | 46.3 mi / 48m | $109 | $151 | $259 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 410 miles, 6h 50m, and an estimated $72 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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