Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from £36

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in July or August, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 March 2026.

Sun 12/720:20
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Fri 17/717:38
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3£66
Mon 13/420:14
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Wed 15/420:01
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3£69
Wed 15/413:43
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 15/418:34
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3£70
Tue 7/406:00
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 29m
Delta
Tue 14/408:25
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Delta
Deal found 9/3£72
Wed 1/406:45
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Sat 4/405:05
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 9/3£73
Mon 30/320:45
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 31/321:48
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3£74
Mon 17/820:20
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Mon 24/817:38
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 10/3£75
Tue 14/418:29
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/406:00
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£79
Wed 8/414:50
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Wed 15/418:30
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 9/3£80
Sat 11/414:30
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 29m
Delta
Wed 15/408:25
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/3£80
Tue 5/506:00
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Wed 6/520:01
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 8/3£81
Mon 18/509:57
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 18/513:36
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3£82

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£66

One-way from

£36

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£147

Good round-trip deal

£70 or less

Good one-way deal

£56 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 12/7-17/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 06m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 2/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£12 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles Los Angeles.

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Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

10:30-17:25

2 stops6h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 22/4

06:20-07:45

Nonstop1h 25m

£83
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

11:25-12:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 18/4

05:35-11:50

1 stop6h 15m

£94

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

05:40-12:10

2 stops6h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 29/4

18:30-19:55

Nonstop1h 25m

£98

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

10:30-16:15

1 stop5h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

10:45-18:30

2 stops7h 45m

£106

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

16:05-23:20

2 stops7h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 15/4

17:00-23:15

1 stop6h 15m

£121

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

06:15-07:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

15:35-22:45

1 stop7h 10m

£130
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

05:40-12:10

2 stops6h 30m

£55

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

06:50-11:40

1 stop4h 50m

£73

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

14:15-22:50

2 stops8h 35m

£77

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

17:40-00:05

1 stop6h 25m

£87

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of £25). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of £43). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 11 March 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 11 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles. On a typical day, there are 114 flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, all of which are around 1h 30m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 6h 55m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. San Francisco and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 337 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Los Angeles is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £38 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Delta, starting at £57 and £72 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 73% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    £21 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from £40 and £40, respectively.

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

    Consider Avianca (86%), China Southern (86%) or Japan Airlines (86%) 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 for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay £150, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £31. The most popular route (San Francisco - Los Angeles Los Angeles), is priced around £62.

  • 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 holiday 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of £25). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of £43). 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 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest£38Average£83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SouthwestCheapest£57Average£131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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DeltaCheapest£72Average£87FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£72Average£143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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