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
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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
Best flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
Tue 3/213:35SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Tue 10/213:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 26/12$144
Tue 3/305:05SFO - LAX
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Tue 10/312:20LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$159
Sat 31/113:19SFO - LAX
1 stop6h 46mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/211:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/12$226
Sat 14/218:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Tue 17/221:35LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 27/12$144
Sat 31/118:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Wed 4/216:20LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 25/12$144
Wed 21/105:05SFO - LAX
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Wed 21/115:20LAX - SFO
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$173
Wed 11/205:05SFO - LAX
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Sun 15/207:35LAX - SFO
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$202
Fri 6/221:26SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Mon 9/218:59LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 26/12$189
Fri 30/108:25SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Mon 2/206:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/12$205
Sat 10/108:20SFO - LAX
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Sat 17/110:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$226
Wed 28/105:30SFO - LAX
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Sat 31/105:40LAX - SFO
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$231
Direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to Los Angeles based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
Wed 21/108:25SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Wed 1/408:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 26/12$144
Tue 10/207:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/206:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$149
Sat 7/211:02SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Mon 9/216:20LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 26/12$159
Sat 24/116:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sun 25/105:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$164
Sat 10/121:42SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Tue 13/121:27LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Deal found 26/12$171
Wed 21/108:25SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Thu 22/113:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 26/12$174
Fri 6/221:26SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Mon 9/218:59LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 26/12$189
Sat 14/218:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Tue 17/221:35LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 27/12$199
Fri 30/105:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Mon 2/218:59LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 26/12$204
Tue 10/207:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 17/217:46LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/12$219
Sat 14/222:57SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 21/217:23LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/12$225
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Data last updated 28 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 10/114:36SFO - LAX
1 stop4h 33mFrontier
Tue 13/121:27LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Deal found 26/12$165
Sun 18/107:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 20/119:55LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/12$159
Sun 18/105:05SFO - LAX
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Tue 20/111:15LAX - SFO
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 26/12$188
Tue 20/107:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Thu 2/418:00LAX - SFO
1 stop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/12$189
Wed 21/108:25SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Wed 1/408:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 26/12$144
Wed 21/108:25SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Thu 22/113:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 26/12$174
Sat 24/116:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sun 25/105:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$164
Sat 24/111:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Fri 30/117:30LAX - SFO
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$179
Sat 24/107:25SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sat 24/115:40LAX - SFO
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$183
Tue 27/105:30SFO - LAX
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Tue 27/115:10LAX - SFO
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 26/12$173
Wed 28/105:05SFO - LAX
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Sat 31/116:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$149
One-way flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
Wed 28/115:00SFO - LAX
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 25/12$86
Wed 25/212:47SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/12$88
Sun 18/105:05SFO - LAX
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 26/12$101
Fri 23/121:26SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 25/12$103
Thu 22/105:05SFO - LAX
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 26/12$116
Wed 11/211:17SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/12$118
Sat 21/214:30SFO - LAX
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$121
Sat 14/317:55SFO - LAX
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 27/12$125
Sat 7/210:45SFO - LAX
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 26/12$129
Wed 18/210:00SFO - LAX
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 25/12$131
Fri 13/318:43SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/12$132
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.
Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
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San Francisco
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Los Angeles
Route
Depart
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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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.
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (155 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (106 on average).
How often are flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?
Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
Related info for your journey
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How popular is this San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route?
Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles have been viewed 60 times in the past calendar month.
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.
Explore flights to Los Angeles departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 December 2025.
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