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$51+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles (LAX)

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SFO — LAX
May 9 — May 161
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/299:20 am
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/298:01 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$94
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/58:43 pm
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop12h 20m
Frontier
Wed 5/66:04 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$95
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:29 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 40m
Frontier
Tue 5/56:09 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$96
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/68:30 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Sat 8/87:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$97
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/297:00 am
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop8h 20m
Frontier
Tue 5/56:09 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 4/8$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/88:48 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/106:00 am
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$99
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/218:30 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Thu 7/237:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/412:57 pm
SJC
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 23m
Frontier
Sat 6/1310:44 am
LAX
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$101
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/308:48 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Tue 6/27:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$101
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:22 pm
SJC
-
LAX
1 stop12h 41m
Frontier
Thu 5/1410:43 am
LAX
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 4/8$102
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/168:30 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Tue 6/237:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$102
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1112:57 pm
SJC
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 25m
Frontier
Sat 6/1310:44 am
LAX
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$103

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles flight deals. Data was last updated April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$94
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$51
(Jetabroad)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$201
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Los Angeles flights.
From San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

10:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/26

2:20 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$142

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

6:20 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/26

12:15 pm-1:36 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$142

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

5:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$142

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

11:10 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$157

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 4/29

6:05 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

8:10 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$159

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/14

8:45 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$162

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

5:05 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

6:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$167

Santa RosaLos Angeles

STS - LAX

STSLAX

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Wed 5/27

4:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/30

5:20 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 05m

$172

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

9:20 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/8

12:25 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$177

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

9:30 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/1

2:35 pm-3:56 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$178

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles (average of $33). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $68). 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 XIH to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 9, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 9, 2026.

The most flights from zzXIH to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (149 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 on average).

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 April 9, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles.

  • How popular is this San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles?

    A quick flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles can take about 1h 30m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $142. Airlines will cover a distance of 337 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $22. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles?

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

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco Bay Area, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ITA Airways (90%), Asiana Airlines (90%), Emirates( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles is generally $869, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $65. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $72 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles (average of $33). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $68). 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$33Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$35Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$58Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$100Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$107Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$111Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$117Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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