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9:29 am - 11:11 amSFO-LAX
1h 42mnonstop
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6:29 pm - 8:10 pmLAX-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
$73Frontier
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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 10
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5:28 pm - 6:59 pmSFO-LAX
1h 31mnonstop
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6:29 pm - 8:10 pmLAX-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
$74Frontier
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
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2:34 pm - 4:04 pmSFO-LAX
1h 30mnonstop
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12:03 pm - 1:39 pmLAX-SFO
1h 36mnonstop
$75Frontier
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Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 9
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2:34 pm - 4:04 pmSFO-LAX
1h 30mnonstop
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12:03 pm - 1:39 pmLAX-SFO
1h 36mnonstop
$76Frontier
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Fri, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 10
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12:00 pm - 1:32 pmSFO-LAX
1h 32mnonstop
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9:23 am - 10:55 amLAX-SFO
1h 32mnonstop
$77Frontier
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Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 19
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5:50 am - 7:19 amSFO-LAX
1h 29mnonstop
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8:45 pm - 10:12 pmLAX-SFO
1h 27mnonstop
$97Delta
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Oct 29
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5:45 am - 10:56 amSFO-LAX
5h 11m1 stop
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9:23 am - 10:55 amLAX-SFO
1h 32mnonstop
$111Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 14
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10:40 am - 12:12 pmSFO-LAX
1h 32mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:25 amLAX-SFO
1h 25mnonstop
$112Delta
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Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 19
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10:20 am - 11:50 amSFO-LAX
1h 30mnonstop
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8:30 am - 10:07 amLAX-SFO
1h 37mnonstop
$118American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
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5:30 am - 2:00 pmSFO-LAX
8h 30m2 stops
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9:35 am - 11:05 amLAX-SFO
1h 30mnonstop
$122Southwest
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Frontier flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flight tickets
Frontier
Nov 10
SFO9:29 amSan Francisco
1h 42m
LAX11:11 amLos Angeles
Nov 10
LAX6:29 pmLos Angeles
1h 41m
SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco
$73
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Frontier
Nov 8
SFO5:28 pmSan Francisco
1h 31m
LAX6:59 pmLos Angeles
Nov 11
LAX6:29 pmLos Angeles
1h 41m
SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco
$74
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Frontier
Dec 5
SFO2:34 pmSan Francisco
1h 30m
LAX4:04 pmLos Angeles
Dec 9
LAX12:03 pmLos Angeles
1h 36m
SFO1:39 pmSan Francisco
$75
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Delta flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flight tickets
Delta
Oct 29
SFO5:50 amSan Francisco
1h 29m
LAX7:19 amLos Angeles
Oct 29
LAX8:45 pmLos Angeles
1h 27m
SFO10:12 pmSan Francisco
$97
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Delta
Oct 15
SFO10:40 amSan Francisco
1h 32m
LAX12:12 pmLos Angeles
Oct 19
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
1h 25m
SFO7:25 amSan Francisco
$112
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Delta
Oct 30
SFO8:20 amSan Francisco
1h 35m
LAX9:55 amLos Angeles
Nov 3
LAX8:30 pmLos Angeles
1h 27m
SFO9:57 pmSan Francisco
$117
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Customize 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
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SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

9:29 am-11:11 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

6:29 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$73

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

5:28 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

6:29 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$74

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

2:34 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/9

12:03 pm-1:39 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$75

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

2:34 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/10

12:03 pm-1:39 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$76

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

12:00 pm-1:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/19

9:23 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$77

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

5:50 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

8:45 pm-10:12 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$97

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

5:45 am-10:56 am

1 stop5h 11m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

9:23 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$111

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

10:40 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/19

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$112

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

10:20 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

8:30 am-10:07 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$118

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

5:30 am-2:00 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/30

9:35 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$122

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco, with most prices found around $123. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco during October instead. Flights to Los Angeles in October, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $123.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Los Angeles. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $237. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Los Angeles on Monday is $476.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Los Angeles is at noon. Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles during this time can be as low as $197. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Los Angeles, so prices are often more expensive at around $406 per ticket.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $158 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco for as low as $117 on momondo.

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.

How have San Francisco to Los Angeles flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights are approximately 11% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$93

Fastest flight time

1h 26m

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 $93. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $151.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 1h 26m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)
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  • 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 29m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Los Angeles Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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Free Cancellation
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $30Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,023 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $38Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,173 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $79Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,729 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $89Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $109Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $116Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $123Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $123Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From San Francisco to Los Angeles

    Across 18 Southwest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles this week, the average price was $199, with the best Southwest deals starting from $109 round-trip. 4,242 users have rated Southwest on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.

  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Los Angeles

    $123 is the best Alaska Airlines flight deal from San Francisco to Los Angeles found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Alaska Airlines ticket price found was closer to $214, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Alaska Airlines (8.0/10 from 10,000 user reviews) flies into Los Angeles from San Francisco 33 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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