Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from $77

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
26 May — 2 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in August or July, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Monday 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 26 April 2026.

Wed 10/621:43
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/618:57
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$144
Sat 6/615:21
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Sat 13/618:57
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 22/4$164
Tue 9/613:56
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/618:30
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/4$173
Tue 12/519:40
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 13/508:00
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$179
Wed 13/507:15
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 42m
United Airlines
Wed 20/509:15
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/4$180
Tue 19/510:57
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 19/515:36
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4$185
Tue 1/907:00
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 32m
Delta
Tue 15/910:25
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 34m
Delta
Deal found 24/4$192
Tue 1/913:35
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Tue 15/915:45
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 21/4$194
Wed 10/622:58
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop10h 27m
Frontier
Wed 17/618:57
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 26/4$196
Wed 13/507:15
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 33m
Delta
Mon 18/507:00
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 21m
Delta
Deal found 21/4$197
Wed 20/509:57
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 20/513:36
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$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 26 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$144

One-way from

$77

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$303

Good one-way deal

$136 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 10/6-17/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 11m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 6/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 38m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles Los Angeles.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

07:15-08:48

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

17:59-19:20

Nonstop1h 21m

$180

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

20:40-22:17

Nonstop1h 37m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/6

09:20-10:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$192

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

07:00-08:32

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 15/9

18:55-20:19

Nonstop1h 24m

$192

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

10:57-12:31

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

15:36-17:03

Nonstop1h 27m

$206

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

11:25-12:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

06:20-07:45

Nonstop1h 25m

$248

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 18/5

07:10-08:44

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 18/5

13:36-15:03

Nonstop1h 27m

$248

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

07:05-08:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

05:20-14:25

2 stops9h 05m

$249

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

06:00-16:30

2 stops10h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 17/6

06:20-07:45

Nonstop1h 25m

$280

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

08:55-10:30

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 13/9

07:00-08:26

Nonstop1h 26m

$289

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 8/6

05:00-12:45

2 stops7h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 14/6

06:10-07:35

Nonstop1h 25m

$292

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of $235). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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 26 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.

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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 1h 30m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $248. There are 542 km between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 $41 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $59 and Hawaiian Airlines from $61 one-way.

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

    Consider ITA Airways (88%), Asiana Airlines (87%) or Frontier (85%) 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 $300, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $119. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $143 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of $235). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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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