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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday 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 27 June 2026.

Sat 22/813:55
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 22/817:00
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/6$162
Tue 20/1010:19
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 21/1009:09
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/6$168
Wed 22/709:20
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 33m
Delta
Sat 25/718:12
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 18m
Delta
Deal found 22/6$170
Wed 12/820:23
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 31m
Frontier
Wed 19/810:15
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop9h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 24/6$173
Tue 11/820:23
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 31m
Frontier
Tue 18/807:15
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop12h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 23/6$177
Wed 22/711:20
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Wed 29/719:07
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 24/6$180
Wed 22/717:20
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Sat 25/705:35
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6$184
Tue 11/807:40
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Tue 18/808:25
LAX
-
SFO
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 22/6$191
Sat 25/706:10
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Tue 28/706:20
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6$193
Wed 22/706:00
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Wed 29/708:10
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 24/6$199

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 27 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$162

One-way from

$86

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$315

Good round-trip deal

$1,199 or less

Good one-way deal

$114 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 22/8-22/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 54m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 29m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

07:40-09:05

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 19/8

13:25-21:20

2 stops7h 55m

$191

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

15:45-17:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 12/8

08:25-16:00

2 stops7h 35m

$191

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 22/7

06:00-09:50

1 stop3h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 29/7

08:10-15:00

1 stop6h 50m

$199

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

14:00-21:20

2 stops7h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 18/8

12:10-16:00

1 stop3h 50m

$206

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

14:00-21:20

2 stops7h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 3/10

09:55-16:30

2 stops6h 35m

$213

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

14:35-21:10

2 stops6h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 3/10

09:55-19:55

2 stops10h 00m

$213
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 15/8

05:00-10:20

1 stop5h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 17/8

17:50-19:05

Nonstop1h 15m

$219
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 14/7

10:19-11:57

Nonstop1h 38m

$86

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 29/8

16:55-18:29

Nonstop1h 34m

$86

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 10/11

06:55-13:05

1 stop6h 10m

$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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is 68 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of $252). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 27 June 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 in the morning could potentially save you up to 85% on airfare.

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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 6h 45m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $184. There are 542 km between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

  • 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 Alaska Airlines from $61 and Hawaiian Airlines from $63 one-way.

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

    Consider Royal Air Maroc (100%), Asiana Airlines (83%) or Avianca (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 $705, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $86. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $103 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of $252). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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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