Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from $86

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles are usually found in January or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 December 2025.

Wed 31/1220:16SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 31/119:55LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/12$289
Sat 27/1220:17SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Sat 31/107:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 26/12$293
Sun 28/1221:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Tue 30/1218:58LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 25/12$360
Wed 31/1206:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Tue 6/116:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 25/12$396
Fri 26/1220:17SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Fri 9/116:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 26/12$397
Fri 26/1220:17SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Thu 8/116:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 26/12$400
Mon 29/1205:35SFO - LAX
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Sun 1/209:55LAX - SFO
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$405
Tue 30/1206:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Tue 6/105:40LAX - SFO
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$411
Mon 29/1220:35SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Fri 9/115:10LAX - SFO
2 stops6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 26/12$415
Tue 30/1206:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 7/108:45LAX - SFO
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$418
Tue 30/1206:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 5/105:10LAX - SFO
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 26/12$426
Sun 28/1206:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 5/105:35LAX - SFO
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 26/12$430

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$140

One-way from

$86

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$305

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 7/3-14/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 28/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Return

Price

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

13:35-15:04

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

13:40-15:08

Nonstop1h 28m

$144

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 14/2

18:55-20:26

Nonstop1h 31m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

21:35-23:04

Nonstop1h 29m

$144

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

18:55-20:26

Nonstop1h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

16:20-17:47

Nonstop1h 27m

$144

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

05:05-11:05

1 stop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

12:20-13:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$159

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 21/1

05:05-11:05

1 stop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

15:20-21:50

1 stop6h 30m

$173

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 6/2

21:26-22:55

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

18:59-20:29

Nonstop1h 30m

$189

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

05:05-11:05

1 stop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 15/2

07:35-11:50

1 stop4h 15m

$202

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

08:25-09:57

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$205

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

13:19-20:05

1 stop6h 46m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

11:00-12:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$226

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

08:20-15:50

2 stops7h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 17/1

10:50-12:20

Nonstop1h 30m

$226

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of $49). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $92). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 85% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 27 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles can take about 1h 29m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $144. There are 544 km between San Francisco and Los Angeles. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $43 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $65 and Delta from $68 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Consider WestJet (88%), Fiji Airways (86%) or Finnair (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is generally $146, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $87. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $150 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of $49). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $92). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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