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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles (SFO-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
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19:00 - 20:30SFO-LAX
1h 30mdirect
18:34 - 20:10LAX-SFO
1h 36mdirect
€51Frontier
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Tue, 14 Jan - Thu, 16 Jan
19:00 - 20:30SFO-LAX
1h 30mdirect
21:30 - 07:16LAX-SFO
9h 46m1 stop
€75Frontier
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Tue, 14 Jan - Thu, 16 Jan
13:40 - 15:10SFO-LAX
1h 30mdirect
19:00 - 20:35LAX-SFO
1h 35mdirect
€96Southwest
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Tue, 7 Jan - Tue, 7 Jan
19:39 - 21:10SFO-LAX
1h 31mdirect
22:35 - 00:09LAX-SFO
1h 34mdirect
€100United Airlines
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Mon, 13 Jan - Sat, 18 Jan
09:00 - 10:35SFO-LAX
1h 35mdirect
06:50 - 08:20LAX-SFO
1h 30mdirect
€101Southwest
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Wed, 8 Jan - Sun, 12 Jan
15:00 - 16:26SFO-LAX
1h 26mdirect
19:55 - 21:21LAX-SFO
1h 26mdirect
€106Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 14 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
15:00 - 16:26SFO-LAX
1h 26mdirect
19:55 - 21:21LAX-SFO
1h 26mdirect
€107Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 14 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
06:00 - 07:33SFO-LAX
1h 33mdirect
21:59 - 23:30LAX-SFO
1h 31mdirect
€112Delta
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Tue, 6 May - Sat, 10 May
10:35 - 12:12SFO-LAX
1h 37mdirect
22:35 - 00:09LAX-SFO
1h 34mdirect
€113United Airlines
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Sun, 19 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
17:50 - 19:25SFO-LAX
1h 35mdirect
06:00 - 07:32LAX-SFO
1h 32mdirect
€116Delta
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Mon, 13 Jan - Mon, 20 Jan

Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost €113 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €170 and €157 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of €112, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

October

Cheapest flight

€51
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

When to book flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

  • Where can I find prayer rooms in Los Angeles International Airport?

    In the Private Suite Terminal of the airport, you can find multi-faith prayer rooms and several other comfort additions, such as daybeds and even a food pantry. However, you do have to purchase an annual membership to access this terminal of Los Angeles Airport.

  • Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    There are several direct flights available for this route. You will be able to choose from airlines such as Delta, American Airways, and Alaska Airlines as these airlines provide direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Where is the food court at Los Angeles International Airport?

    The food court is located at Tom Bradley Terminal of the Los Angeles International Airport. Some restaurants located at the airport include Barney’s Beanery, SeaLegs Wine Bar, and Built Custom Burgers. You will also be able to find a McDonald's at the airport.

  • How can I access airport lounges at San Francisco International Airport?

    You do not have to be a member of an airline to access the airport lounges at San Francisco International Airport as you will be able to purchase a day pass as an economy class traveller.

  • Where can I find childcare facilities at San Francisco International Airport?

    If you are travelling with young children, you can find child-care facilities such as play areas, nurseries, and others in Terminal 2 of the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles was €53 for a one-way ticket and €53 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

  • If you need to find additional information regarding your flight, you can download the San Francisco Flight Tracker App and you will be able to discover essential information regarding the airport as well as your flight. You will be able to find restaurants and locate facilities inside the airport, which will make your travels as simple as possible.
  • When travelling from San Francisco city centre to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you can travel via the BART train. The trip will cost you about $ 8 (A$ 11.44) and it will take roughly 50min to reach the airport. If you travel by taxi, the trip will take roughly 30min and will cost approximately $ 35 (A$ 50).
  • Upon your arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you can access the airport lounges by purchasing a day pass. The airport lounges that allow economy class travellers access through day pass are located at Terminal 6 of the airport. You will also be able to find airport lounges reserved for airline members, such as Qantas and Delta Sky Club.
  • Los Angeles International Airport is located roughly 22 km from the city centre. You can reach the city centre from the airport by train for a fare of around $ 1.75 (A$ 2.50). This is the cheapest method of reaching the city centre from the airport and the trip will take approximately 1h.
  • Should you require additional assistance once you land at Los Angeles International Airport, it is best to phone the airport in advance to pre-arrange services like wheelchair rental and other special services. The airport does accommodate travellers with reduced mobility, although pre-arrangement is recommended.
  • There are a few hotels located onsite at Los Angeles International Airport. Holiday Inn Los Angeles, Hilton Los Angeles, and Quality Inn & Suites Los Angeles are all located onsite. If you opt to stay at a hotel that is situated near the airport, you can make use of hotel shuttle services to reach the hotel.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +34 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +35 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +36 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +37 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +33 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +34 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +35 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +36 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +34 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +35 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +33 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +34 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/1Mon
directAlaska Airlines
1h 40mSFO-LAX
€51
5/4Sat
directAlaska Airlines
1h 36mSFO-LAX
€56
19/1Sun
directDelta
1h 31mSFO-LAX
€63
13/5Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
4h 35mSFO-LAX
€65
21/2Fri
directUnited Airlines
1h 32mSFO-LAX
€66
22/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
1h 32mSFO-LAX
€72
17/1Fri
directSouthwest
1h 25mSFO-LAX
€77
10/3Mon
1 stopSouthwest
10h 20mSFO-LAX
€80
3/4Thu
directDelta
1h 32mSFO-LAX
€100
3/4Thu
1 stopJetBlue
15h 28mSFO-LAX
€248

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
19/12Thu
directDelta
1h 32mSFO-LAX
30/12Mon
directDelta
1h 29mLAX-SFO
€190
19/12Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
4h 00mSFO-LAX
25/12Wed
directSouthwest
1h 25mLAX-SFO
€200
22/12Sun
directAlaska Airlines
1h 40mSFO-LAX
24/12Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 33mLAX-SFO
€202
19/12Thu
directDelta
1h 32mSFO-LAX
22/12Sun
directDelta
1h 22mLAX-SFO
€204
19/12Thu
directDelta
1h 32mSFO-LAX
19/12Thu
directDelta
1h 27mLAX-SFO
€207
19/12Thu
directAlaska Airlines
1h 38mSFO-LAX
30/12Mon
directAlaska Airlines
1h 34mLAX-SFO
€209
19/12Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
5h 30mSFO-LAX
23/12Mon
directSouthwest
1h 25mLAX-SFO
€214
23/12Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
6h 00mSFO-LAX
25/12Wed
directSouthwest
1h 25mLAX-SFO
€216
22/12Sun
directUnited Airlines
1h 31mSFO-LAX
23/12Mon
directUnited Airlines
1h 34mLAX-SFO
€249
20/12Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 42mSFO-LAX
21/12Sat
directUnited Airlines
1h 34mLAX-SFO
€391

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