SFO - LAX Price | $108 - $187 |
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LAX Temperature | 57.2 - 73.4 °F |
LAX Rainfall | 0 - 3.4 inches |
Popular in | November | High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop |
Round-trip from | $108 | From San Francisco to Los Angeles |
One-way from | $35 | One-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles |
Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles are found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Los Angeles.
Users have found that booking a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles at least 61 days early can save you up to 56% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles for as little as $157 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $219 for flights departing within the next 3 days.
February can be a great time to fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $156. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $72. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.
It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
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Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Flights on this route from Alaska Airlines typically cost $177.21 RT, a price that is 46% cheaper than the average San Francisco to Los Angeles flight. The cheapest flight found was $67 RT. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to Los Angeles. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Los Angeles. When flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines flights are 7% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
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One of the most popular airlines traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles is Delta. Flights from Delta traveling this route typically cost $177.20 RT. This price is typically 51% cheaper than other airlines that offer San Francisco to Los Angeles flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $58. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to Los Angeles. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Los Angeles. When flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles, Delta flights are 5% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
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Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!
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Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!
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Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!
Located along the Pacific coast, Los Angeles offers delightful ocean breezes mixed in with a hip urban vibe, outstanding shopping, and - of course - Hollywood glamour and fame. Whether you visit to catch some sun or a glimpse of your favorite actor, the city offers an amazing vacation for every traveler. Best of all, it's just a short flight from San Francisco.
The average flight time from San Francisco to Los Angeles is a short one and a half hours, and most flights offer direct service without a layover due to San Francisco being just up the coast.
Many of the major U.S. carriers offer service from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Daily service is available on Spirit, United, Alaska Airlines and Virgin America just to name a few.
Flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles are fairly frequent, with early flights taking off at 6 a.m. PST or earlier and later flights available up until midnight or later. High business travel volume between the two Californian cities ensures you'll almost always find a flight to fit your scheduling needs.
Passengers are served by five airports in the Los Angeles area, with Los Angeles International Airport - widely known as LAX - seeing the most traffic. Other airports in the area include Hollywood Burbank Airport (formerly, Bob Hope Airport), Long Beach Airport, John Wayne Airport and Ontario Airport. San Francisco is served by four airports, and the two major hubs are San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport, located just across the bay. Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport and Mineta San Jose International Airport round out the offerings for the area when it comes to booking flights.
The cheapest direct flight between San Francisco and Los Angeles is a nonstop fare from Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, although San Francisco International Airport runs a close second in terms of cost. Research your travel time and cost to get to the airport before making your final departure airport decision. San Francisco and Los Angeles are prime examples of the diverse cultures and experiences that make up the state of California. Visitors flock to see the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and continue on to relaxed tours through the Napa Valley countryside with stops at wineries along the way. Los Angeles offers the bright lights of a big city and all of the fun that Hollywood has to offer. Nature lovers enjoy visits to Griffith Park and its winding trails, while those in search of the sand can visit any of a number of beaches that line the coast from Malibu on down through Santa Monica and Huntington Beach. Ready to book a weekend getaway or week-long break to Los Angeles? Use our easy search engine to find flights and fares that fit your budget and your plans.
To fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX). Nonstop flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco take 1h 21m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 100 outbound flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles offered by 19 different airlines.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $82, but on average you can expect to pay $94.
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is less than $94.
There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles within the next 7 days for less than $100.
Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
The San Francisco to Los Angeles flight path was viewed by 329 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
On average 62 flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 6% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 32% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 34% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 27% of flight departures
Departing from San Francisco to Los Angeles will take you 1h 29m. The distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles is about 339 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.
Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $82. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $91 and $104, respectively. Alaska Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
When booking a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you may want to consider flying on Amtrak, Train or Bus as they are the most popular for this route.
Consider Air China (94%), KLM (90%) or Asiana Airlines (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $44. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Los Angeles) can be booked for $92 on average our data indicates $244 when flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
16%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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28%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
43%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
13%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Sunday | 74daily flights |
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Monday | 111daily flights |
Tuesday | 104daily flights |
Wednesday | 130daily flights |
Thursday | 132daily flights |
Friday | 107daily flights |
Saturday | 48daily flights |