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Flight information for San Francisco to Los Angeles
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Best Price Found

$39

Fastest flight time

1h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $39. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $95.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 1h 15m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco is January. Most expensive is November

What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for Los Angeles?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Friday

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

In the morning. San Francisco to Los Angeles flights are approximately 21% more expensive in the afternoon than in the morning

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Los Angeles from San Francisco?

Frontier. Alaska Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route?

San Francisco - Los Angeles. Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the best San Francisco - Los Angeles flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

59 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is approximately 59 days to departure

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per day?

The number of flights available between San Francisco and Los Angeles is 115 per day as of June 2023. The most frequent departure time is 5:00AM, with 47% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per week?

As of June 2023, 811 flights take off from San Francisco and land in Los Angeles each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Monday, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

If you are looking to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you are most likely going to fly from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport, the most popular airports on that route. You may be looking for an airport near San Francisco Airport to depart from when traveling to Los Angeles and luckily, there are options! You can try Oakland Airport which is located in Oakland, San Jose Airport which is located in San Jose, or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport which is located in Santa Rosa. If you are looking for alternate airports to fly into when traveling from San Francisco, you can try flying into Burbank Bob Hope Airport (in Burbank), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (in Santa Ana), or Long Beach Municipal Airport (in 15). The least expensive flight option from San Francisco to Los Angeles will typically be OAK — LAX during the month of June with an average price of $54 RT.

Oakland Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)$54
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)$90
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)$91
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)$62
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)$108
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)$102
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Easily compare round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles by changing tabs
Multiple Airlines
Aug 15
SFO2:00 amSan Francisco
1h 32m
LAX3:32 amLos Angeles
Aug 23
LAX8:51 amLos Angeles
7h 10m
1 stop
SFO4:01 pmSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Jul 4
SFO2:00 amSan Francisco
1h 43m
LAX3:43 amLos Angeles
Jul 11
LAX2:00 amLos Angeles
1h 27m
SFO3:27 amSan Francisco
United Airlines
Aug 28
SFO2:30 pmSan Francisco
1h 44m
LAX4:14 pmLos Angeles
Aug 28
LAX6:35 pmLos Angeles
1h 27m
SFO8:02 pmSan Francisco
JetBlue
Jun 28
SFO3:14 amSan Francisco
1h 26m
LAX4:40 amLos Angeles
Jul 4
LAX5:35 amLos Angeles
1h 22m
SFO6:57 amSan Francisco
Delta
Oct 25
SFO11:39 amSan Francisco
1h 31m
LAX1:10 pmLos Angeles
Nov 1
LAX9:10 amLos Angeles
1h 29m
SFO10:39 amSan Francisco
Southwest
Jun 15
SFO1:30 amSan Francisco
1h 20m
LAX2:50 amLos Angeles
Jun 16
LAX1:25 amLos Angeles
4h 35m
1 stop
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco

Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, view some of our deals below provided by Alaska Airlines, Delta and JetBlue
Alaska Airlines
Jul 5
SFO3:15 amSan Francisco
1h 40m
LAX4:55 amLos Angeles
Multiple Airlines
Aug 30
SFO11:47 amSan Francisco
7h 19m
1 stop
LAX7:06 pmLos Angeles
United Airlines
Jul 8
SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco
1h 44m
LAX8:19 pmLos Angeles

Search last-minute flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles
JetBlue
Jun 13
SFO5:15 amSan Francisco
1h 29m
LAX6:44 amLos Angeles
Jun 13
LAX10:30 amLos Angeles
1h 23m
SFO11:53 amSan Francisco
United Airlines
Jun 12
SFO12:49 pmSan Francisco
1h 44m
LAX2:33 pmLos Angeles
Jun 14
LAX2:00 amLos Angeles
1h 36m
SFO3:36 amSan Francisco
Southwest
Jun 15
SFO1:30 amSan Francisco
1h 20m
LAX2:50 amLos Angeles
Jun 16
LAX1:25 amLos Angeles
4h 35m
1 stop
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
Delta
Jun 14
SFO2:25 amSan Francisco
1h 36m
LAX4:01 amLos Angeles
Jun 17
LAX11:39 amLos Angeles
1h 15m
SFO12:54 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Jun 14
SFO4:00 amSan Francisco
7h 23m
1 stop
LAX11:23 amLos Angeles
Jul 7
LAX3:10 amLos Angeles
1h 30m
SFO4:40 amSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Jun 14
SFO6:51 pmSan Francisco
8h 16m
1 stop
LAX3:07 amLos Angeles
Jul 7
LAX4:00 amLos Angeles
7h 18m
1 stop
SFO11:18 amSan Francisco

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles with momondo
Airline
Rating
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Price
FrontierPriceFrom $31Free CancellationRating
6.1
847 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $40Free CancellationRating
6.1
2,210 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $45Free CancellationRating
7.0
940 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $49Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,131 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $50Free CancellationRating
7.9
2,038 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $54Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,279 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $69Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,311 reviews
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Breeze AirwaysPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
9.2
8 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Los Angeles

    Across 38 Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles this week, the average price was $172, with the best Alaska Airlines deals starting from $50 round-trip. 2,038 users have rated Alaska Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 7.9/10.

  • Delta Flights From San Francisco to Los Angeles

    $54 is the best Delta flight deal from San Francisco to Los Angeles found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Delta ticket price found was closer to $168, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Delta (7.8/10 from 1,279 user reviews) flies into Los Angeles from San Francisco 19 times in an average week so prices can vary.


Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Jul 4
SFO2:00 amSan Francisco
1h 43m
LAX3:43 amLos Angeles
Jul 11
LAX2:00 amLos Angeles
1h 27m
SFO3:27 amSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Sep 6
SFO5:15 amSan Francisco
1h 34m
LAX6:49 amLos Angeles
Sep 7
LAX1:55 pmLos Angeles
1h 25m
SFO3:20 pmSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Jun 27
SFO2:00 amSan Francisco
1h 43m
LAX3:43 amLos Angeles
Jul 3
LAX1:50 pmLos Angeles
1h 28m
SFO3:18 pmSan Francisco

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 28
SFO2:30 pmSan Francisco
1h 44m
LAX4:14 pmLos Angeles
Aug 28
LAX6:35 pmLos Angeles
1h 27m
SFO8:02 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Jun 26
SFO6:46 pmSan Francisco
1h 44m
LAX8:30 pmLos Angeles
Jun 28
LAX6:35 pmLos Angeles
1h 27m
SFO8:02 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Jul 8
SFO3:30 amSan Francisco
1h 44m
LAX5:14 amLos Angeles
Jul 10
LAX6:35 pmLos Angeles
1h 27m
SFO8:02 pmSan Francisco

Choose the best way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles


  • Is flying the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    We’ve found that taking a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles with Southwest is more time-efficient when based simply on travel duration. A train from San Francisco to Los Angeles or a bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles can take you longer than a 1h 20m flight.

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    The cheapest way is to get a bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles, which can be as cheap as $2. A flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is more expensive than a bus, with prices starting at $94. A train from San Francisco to Los Angeles is also an option, with an average price of $54.

  • How far is San Francisco to Los Angeles by plane?

    A flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles will travel around 345.0 mi. 1h 20m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • What is the carbon footprint of flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    A flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles will average about 316lb in carbon emissions. A CO2 sorter is available on momondo flight search results to filter for lower carbon footprint flight options. The carbon footprint of a train for this route is 77% less. The footprint of a bus to Los Angeles from San Francisco is about 47lb (85% less than flying).


Alternative routes for San Francisco to Los Angeles

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
Oakland, California to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time1h 23m
Cheapest price$54
Los Angeles to San Francisco Flights
Fastest flight time1h 17m
Cheapest price$98
Oakland, California to Santa Ana Flights
Fastest flight time1h 27m
Cheapest price$62
San Francisco to Ontario Flights
Fastest flight time1h 18m
Cheapest price$57
San Jose to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time1h 25m
Cheapest price$108
Santa Ana to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time1h 14m
Cheapest price$62
Oakland, California to Burbank Flights
Fastest flight time1h 15m
Cheapest price$91
Los Angeles to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time1h 14m
Cheapest price$54
San Francisco to San Diego Flights
Fastest flight time1h 29m
Cheapest price$120
San Francisco to Santa Ana Flights
Fastest flight time1h 29m
Cheapest price$102
Oakland, California to San Diego Flights
Fastest flight time1h 29m
Cheapest price$40
Ontario to San Francisco Flights
Fastest flight time1h 21m
Cheapest price$62

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