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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from $46

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday 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 18 October 2024.

Round-trip from

$96

One-way from

$46

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 30/1-4/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 56m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 1/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 28m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop

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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 18 October 2024.

Tue 12/1121:05SFO - LAX
1 stop16h 26mFrontier
Thu 21/1109:08LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Deal found 17/10$109
Fri 15/1120:20SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Sun 17/1106:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Deal found 18/10$148
Fri 8/1106:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 13/1109:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/10$170
Wed 6/1107:05SFO - LAX
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Sun 10/1106:45LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 17/10$176
Mon 18/1108:43SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Mon 18/1116:20LAX - SFO
1 stop17h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/10$197

Find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles within your budget

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 731,233 searches. Data last updated 18 October 2024.

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$96 - $161

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San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 30/1

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/2

Nonstop1h 27m

$96

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 15/11

Nonstop1h 37m

Los Angeles

Fri 22/11

Nonstop1h 29m

$111

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 15/11

Nonstop1h 31m

Los Angeles

Mon 18/11

Nonstop1h 29m

$148

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 8/11

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/11

Nonstop1h 25m

$149

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 20/11

Nonstop1h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/11

Nonstop1h 27m

$161

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 16/10

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 11 October 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is 84 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 $795). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,142). 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 18 October 2024.

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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

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 18 October 2024.

The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (187 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (72 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 18 October 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.2
Very Good
5,163 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.2
Very Good
5,163 reviews
8.2
Very Good
5,163 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
9,418 reviews
8.2
Very Good
5,163 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
8,911 reviews
8.2
Very Good
5,163 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,313 reviews
8.2
Very Good
5,163 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

6.1
Okay
3,626 reviews
8.2
Very Good
5,163 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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.
  • 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 147 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) per day to choose from. Flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 27m 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?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Frontier, at $96, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles for 55% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 $46 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $73 and Alaska Airlines from $75 one-way.

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

    Consider Horizon Air (100%), Japan Airlines (93%) or Aer Lingus (92%) 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 $517, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $42. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $106 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 $795). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,142). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$135Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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