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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from $64

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
22 jan — 29 jan1
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 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 17 janeiro 2025.

Round-trip from

$90

One-way from

$64

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$208
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 30/1-4/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 08m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 18/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 37m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 janeiro 2025.

qui 30/113:47SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
ter 4/208:28LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 16/1$90
ter 11/207:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
ter 11/210:50LAX - SFO
1 stop5h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/1$163
sáb 24/520:59SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
ter 27/521:45LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 17/1$188
qua 19/206:05SFO - LAX
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
sáb 22/206:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 16/1$220
qui 16/122:35SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
ter 21/110:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$441

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 17 janeiro 2025.

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13:47-15:19

Nonstop1h 32m

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ter 4/2

08:28-10:04

Nonstop1h 36m

$90

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SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

ter 11/2

07:00-08:38

Nonstop1h 38m

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ter 11/2

10:50-16:07

1 stop5h 17m

$163

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

qua 19/2

06:05-07:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

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06:00-07:32

Nonstop1h 32m

$203

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

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06:05-15:00

2 stops8h 55m

Los Angeles

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06:40-08:10

Nonstop1h 30m

$220

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

sex 18/4

15:30-17:07

Nonstop1h 37m

$64

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

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06:00-07:32

Nonstop1h 32m

$95

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

sáb 14/6

22:35-00:10

Nonstop1h 35m

$109

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

qui 20/2

07:00-11:15

1 stop4h 15m

$126

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

qui 23/1

09:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$129

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

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22:21-12:16

1 stop13h 55m

$219

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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 10 January 2025.

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 $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 17 janeiro 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 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 17 janeiro 2025.

The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (171 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 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 17 janeiro 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta 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.
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,511 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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 101 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 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?

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

    Frontier, at $90, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Delta. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles for 60% 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 $64 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $95 and United Airlines from $109 one-way.

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

    Consider American Airlines (89%), EL AL (88%) or Gulf Air (88%) 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 $679, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $94. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $132 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$35Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$145Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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