Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from $78

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in July or August, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday 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 2 April 2026.

Tue 5/515:36
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Wed 6/512:08
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop20h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 1/4$152
Tue 26/509:57
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 26/513:36
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 31/3$162
Wed 29/414:47
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop17h 31m
Frontier
Wed 6/519:22
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 30/3$164
Wed 22/412:00
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 29/418:45
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/3$169
Tue 12/515:26
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Fri 15/516:52
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 1/4$170
Tue 12/522:40
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop10h 23m
Frontier
Tue 19/519:22
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 28/3$179
Wed 22/405:55
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Wed 29/414:00
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 31/3$183
Tue 5/511:25
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Wed 6/514:20
LAX
-
SFO
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/4$190
Wed 13/510:30
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Wed 13/518:10
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/4$198
Tue 21/405:55
SFO
-
LAX
2 stops10h 20m
Southwest
Sat 25/415:55
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 31/3$219

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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$152

One-way from

$78

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$257

Good round-trip deal

$409 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 5/5-6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 25/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 38m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles Los Angeles.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

11:25-12:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

14:20-22:45

2 stops8h 25m

$190

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

13:45-22:00

2 stops8h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

08:40-19:05

2 stops10h 25m

$212

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

11:00-12:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 22/4

06:20-07:45

Nonstop1h 25m

$241

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 8/6

15:45-00:05

2 stops8h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 10/6

17:20-23:15

1 stop5h 55m

$248
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

12:59-14:27

Nonstop1h 28m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

06:20-07:45

Nonstop1h 25m

$255

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

05:40-12:10

2 stops6h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

15:35-22:45

1 stop7h 10m

$263

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

05:00-08:45

1 stop3h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

19:50-00:10

1 stop4h 20m

$270

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

05:05-12:35

2 stops7h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 7/5

05:20-13:25

2 stops8h 05m

$299

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

05:40-12:10

2 stops6h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 19/5

10:45-19:05

1 stop8h 20m

$312
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

14:35-21:20

1 stop6h 45m

$100

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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 13 March 2026.

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 $48). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $84). 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 2 April 2026.

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 at midday could potentially save you up to 80% 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 28 March 2026.

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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 28m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $255. There are 542 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 $42 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $61 and Hawaiian Airlines from $63 one-way.

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

    Consider ITA Airways (90%), Asiana Airlines (90%) or Emirates (88%) 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 $322, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $124 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 $48). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $84). 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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