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$54+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
Aug 9 — Aug 161
Sat 8/9
Sat 8/16
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Round-trip from

$84
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$54
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$135
From San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles
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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 August 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Fri 9/125:50 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/164:41 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/3$84
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/262:12 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Sun 9/289:07 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/3$85
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/25:55 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Thu 9/119:49 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/4$86
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/306:20 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 9/311:45 amLAX - SFO
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/4$92
This ezTravel 易遊網 deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 ezTravel 易遊網 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:18 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/810:34 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$94
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/152:22 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/178:50 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/166:15 amSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/179:22 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/3$107
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/46:35 amSJC - LAX
1 stop4h 21mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/66:15 amLAX - SJC
1 stop4h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/3$108
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2611:35 amSJC - LAX
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Wed 8/273:20 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 8/3$110
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/273:07 pmSTS - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/29:30 amLAX - STS
Nonstop1h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2$113
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:14 amSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Wed 9/36:00 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 13mDelta
Deal found 8/3$117
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2710:23 amSTS - LAX
1 stop4h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/29:30 amLAX - STS
Nonstop1h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/2$118

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

5:50 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/16

4:41 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$84

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

2:12 pm-3:46 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/28

9:07 am-10:43 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$85

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

5:55 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/11

9:49 pm-11:09 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$86

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

6:20 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

11:45 am-3:55 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$92

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

12:18 pm-1:51 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

10:34 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$94

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

2:22 pm-3:56 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

8:50 am-10:18 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$100

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Tue 9/16

6:15 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

9:22 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$107

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Thu 9/4

6:35 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 21m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

6:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 30m

$108

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 9/3

11:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

9:55 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$110

Santa RosaLos Angeles

STS - LAX

STSLAX

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Wed 8/27

3:07 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

9:30 am-11:14 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$113

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 August 4, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles as you normally would.

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 August 4, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (191 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (112 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 August 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,620 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,912 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

    Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles have been viewed 583 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $54. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, 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?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles are San Jose - Los Angeles, San Francisco - Los Angeles and Oakland - 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: Finnair (90%), Avianca (88%), American Airlines( 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 $757, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $53. When looking at the most popular route, (San Jose - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $81 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.

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 August 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$81FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$31Average$85FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$85Average$102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$88Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$112Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$113Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$117Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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