Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from $90

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 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
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 Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$130

One-way from

$90

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$270

Good round-trip deal

$305 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 9/12-16/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 44m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 34m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
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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 14 November 2025.

Tue 9/1206:30SFO - LAX
1 stop12h 08mFrontier
Tue 16/1219:35LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$130
Wed 17/1217:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/1220:20LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11$171
Sat 13/1217:15SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 15/1218:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$179
Sat 13/1218:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Mon 15/1216:20LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/11$180
Sun 14/1206:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/112:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11$186
Wed 10/1214:35SFO - LAX
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Wed 17/1213:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 13/11$194
Wed 3/1206:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Thu 4/1213:10LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/11$201
Sat 6/1218:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Mon 8/1213:10LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Deal found 13/11$203
Fri 12/1206:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1207:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$204
Wed 10/1205:20SFO - LAX
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Wed 10/1217:15LAX - SFO
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 13/11$208
Thu 11/1206:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Sun 14/1208:17LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/11$209

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

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 10/12

12:25-13:57

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Sat 13/12

13:10-14:36

Nonstop1h 26m

$179

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 10/12

09:25-14:35

1 stop5h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/12

18:50-20:10

Nonstop1h 20m

$194

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 9/12

12:45-14:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 16/12

13:10-21:50

2 stops8h 40m

$201

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

21:05-22:39

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles

Sun 14/12

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$209

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 9/12

19:10-20:45

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/12

17:00-22:55

1 stop5h 55m

$217

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 16/12

05:20-10:05

1 stop4h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 16/12

13:10-21:50

2 stops8h 40m

$217

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/12

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$224

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

07:35-19:42

1 stop12h 07m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

22:27-23:59

Nonstop1h 32m

$232

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

18:50-20:25

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

15:30-16:58

Nonstop1h 28m

$237

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

11:10-16:15

1 stop5h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 23/1

18:50-20:15

Nonstop1h 25m

$237

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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 7 November 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, January 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 $95). 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 14 November 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 at midday could potentially save you up to 88% 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 2 November 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 14 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier from San Francisco to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

5.5

Overall

5.8

Crew

6.7

Boarding

6.0

Food

4.6

Entertainment

4.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

N,Nov 2025

LAS - PHX

The flight attendants were extremely unfriendly, no in flight wifi for purchase, and seats were uncomfortable

Comfort

5.5

Overall

5.8

Crew

6.7

Boarding

6.0

Food

4.6

Entertainment

4.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

N,Nov 2025

LAS - PHX

The flight attendants were extremely unfriendly, no in flight wifi for purchase, and seats were uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    If you wish to fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles. There are 130 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) per day to choose from. Flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 30m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles typically takes.

  • 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 32m. Hawaiian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $179. There are 544 km between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Frontier, at $78, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Los Angeles.. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles for 69% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • 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 $90 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $90 and Alaska Airlines from $90 one-way.

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

    Consider Asiana Airlines (93%), Avianca (83%) or Air China (83%) 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 $548, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $71. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $179 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, January 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 $95). 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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FrontierCheapest$78Average$135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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