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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from $56

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles are usually found in September or January, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$174

One-way from

$56

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$263

Good round-trip deal

$214 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 26/3-26/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 03m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 19/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 32m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($2 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 February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 21 February 2025.

Wed 26/309:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Wed 26/314:59LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2$174
Tue 19/808:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Wed 27/816:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 22mDelta
Deal found 20/2$183
Sat 5/716:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/710:26LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2$185
Tue 6/505:15SFO - LAX
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Tue 20/506:55LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 19/2$224

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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San Francisco

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 26/3

09:30-11:07

Nonstop1h 37m

Los Angeles

Wed 26/3

14:59-16:25

Nonstop1h 26m

$174

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 19/8

08:55-10:33

Nonstop1h 38m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/8

16:25-17:47

Nonstop1h 22m

$183

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 5/7

16:10-17:43

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/7

10:26-11:59

Nonstop1h 33m

$185

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

05:15-13:15

1 stop8h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/5

06:55-08:20

Nonstop1h 25m

$224

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 23/5

21:54-23:26

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 26/5

06:00-07:31

Nonstop1h 31m

$353

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

15:30-17:02

Nonstop1h 32m

$56

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

16:04-17:34

Nonstop1h 30m

$93

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

14:38-20:13

1 stop5h 35m

$107

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 2/6

10:25-12:00

Nonstop1h 35m

$124

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

05:15-13:15

1 stop8h 00m

$132

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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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is 58 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 $793). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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 21 February 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 93% 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (185 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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 121 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 39m 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?

    Alaska Airlines, at $174, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles for 21% 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 $56 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $93 and Alaska Airlines from $107 one-way.

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

    Consider Aeromexico (86%), Japan Airlines (85%) or Air France (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 $316, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $80. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $119 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 $793). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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$34Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$107Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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