Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip flights$82
FrontierNonstop2 hrSat, May 2 — Mon, May 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is currently $82
Cheapest one-way flight$28
FrontierNonstop2 hrWed, Apr 29
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is currently $28
Last-minute weekend getaway$244
UnitedNonstop2 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Los Angeles is currently $244
Cheapest business class flights$277
AlaskaNonstop2 hrSat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is currently $277
Fastest flight1 hr 24 minThe fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 1 hr 24 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Prices in January are usually between $75 and $195.

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Los Angeles

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $137
    Typical price: $115–225
    81 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - LAXEvery day
    384 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - LAXEvery day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $147
    Typical price: $130–240
    46 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - LAXEvery day
    122 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - LAXEvery day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $157
    Typical price: $120–240
    48 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - LAXEvery day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $156
    Typical price: $125–245
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - LAXEvery day
    72 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - LAXEvery day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $137
    Typical price: $120–230
    24 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - LAXEvery day
    145 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - LAXEvery day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $82
    Typical price: $80–185
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - LAXEvery day
    15 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - LAXEvery day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San FranciscoUnited States19 min11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    OaklandUnited States27 min11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    SacramentoUnited States1 hr 34 min78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San JoseUnited States51 min39 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los AngelesUnited States30 min12 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    BurbankUnited States26 min12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    TijuanaMexico2 hr 25 min127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    OntarioUnited States47 min37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $70 to $140.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $82. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $137, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $147, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $157, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $156, flying from May 2 to May 4.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $137, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $82, flying from May 2 to May 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles starts at $82 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $28 and departs on Wed, Apr 29.
1 hr 24 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 81 nonstop flights and 384 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles are:
  • Alaska offers 46 nonstop flights and 122 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • Delta offers 48 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • American offers 27 nonstop flights and 72 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • Southwest offers 24 nonstop flights and 145 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 15 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $82. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $137, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $147, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $157, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $156, flying from May 2 to May 4.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $137, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $82, flying from May 2 to May 4.
United, Delta, Alaska, American, Southwest and Frontier fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
  • There are 81 United direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 46 Alaska direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 48 Delta direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 American direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 24 Southwest direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Los Angeles at price $244 is offered by United from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
United, Delta, Alaska, American, Southwest and Frontier fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
  • There are 81 United direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 46 Alaska direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 48 Delta direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 American direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 24 Southwest direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles start at $82 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles start at $277 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 with Alaska.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles start at $82 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Los Angeles starts at $244 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Los Angeles at price $244 is offered by United from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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