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$56+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles (SFO - LAX)

SFO — LAX
Oct 21 — Oct 281
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Mon 10/59:00 am -
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Deal found 9/17$88
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Deal found 9/17$97
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1 stop9h 15m
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Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 9/16$99

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$88
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$56
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$199

Good round-trip deal

$205 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
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 to Los Angeles
One-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
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SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles

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San Francisco

Thu 10/15

9:55 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59
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San Francisco

Tue 12/8

4:35 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 10/29

7:10 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 12/9

9:59 am-11:31 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 12/7

7:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$69

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 12/15

10:25 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$69

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

5:15 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$69

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 10/12

7:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop4h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$69

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

10:25 am-6:40 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$74

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 11/6

12:26 pm-2:01 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$79

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of $195). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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 SFO to LAX?

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $125 and $269 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $88 on Frontier (Oct 5-Oct 6).

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on Qatar Airways

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier and Southwest

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from San Francisco to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

San Francisco to Los Angeles Travel Guide

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.

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.

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    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.

  • Which airlines operate flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    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.

  • How frequent are flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

    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.

  • Which airports serve San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    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.

  • Which direct flight route between San Francisco and Los Angeles is cheapest?

    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.

  • What are the sustainability services at San Francisco International Airport?

    San Francisco Airport (SFO) was the first in the world to become a certified Zero Net Energy facility, and the entire airport property is working toward that same objective. The airport's Zero Net Energy Plan is the blueprint it will follow to achieve this audacious goal, informing and directing its operations as it pushes the limits of airport sustainability.

  • What sustainable practices can I adopt when flying to Los Angeles from San Francisco?

    On flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, there are a few simple things you can do to help the environment. When on a trip, it is best to minimize both the amount of weight you bring along with you and the amount of carbon dioxide you release during your trip by packing light and selecting economy class. Before booking a flight, you can check the websites of different airlines to determine if they support green policies.

  • What is the most eco-friendly airline flying to Los Angeles from San Francisco?

    Alaska Airlines’ sustainability initiatives are a continuation of the airlines’ extraordinary legacy of creativity and initiative. A major emphasis for Alaska Airlines is on eco-friendly aviation. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index ranks Alaska as the top airline in North America, and for the past seven years in a row, Alaska Airlines has been the most fuel-efficient airline in North America.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    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 24m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 111 outbound flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles offered by 8 different airlines.

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

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Los Angeles will take you 1h 29m. The distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles is about 337 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $50. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $91 and $117, respectively. Frontier is 77% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $28. Users have also found prices from $58 and $58 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Consider Avianca (81%), ITA Airways (80%) or Royal Air Maroc (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $58. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Los Angeles) can be booked for $49 on average, our data indicates $855 when flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of $195). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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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Alternative routes for San Francisco to Los Angeles

Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$92Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$117Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$117Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$130Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$154Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Los Angeles

  • LAX aims to reduce its waste by 70% with the help of the Construction & Maintenance, Recycling Division. Its goal is to make recycling an integral part of doing business by supplying the necessary tools, personnel, and resources. The program entails LAX’s own in-house collection of recyclables from airport buildings and common recycling bins and receptacles on airfields and terminals. By placing recycling containers in offices, terminals, and even on the airfield, the LAX Recycling Program facilitates recycling among airport staff and passengers.
  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) is striving to be the first "zero trash" airport. According to the Zero Waste Alliance, in order to achieve zero garbage, at least 90% of waste must be prevented from entering landfills or incinerators by the use of measures such as recycling and composting.
  • Major U.S. airlines have committed to helping the government phase out carbon emissions by 2050. To get there, they are purchasing more fuel-efficient planes and working on creating environmentally-friendly fuels.

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