Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from £40

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles are usually found in January or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 12 December 2025.

Wed 31/1219:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Wed 7/108:45LAX - SFO
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/12£99
Thu 25/1207:25SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1218:10LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£114
Wed 31/1207:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Fri 2/106:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/12£116
Tue 30/1206:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Fri 2/106:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12£131
Thu 25/1219:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Tue 6/105:45LAX - SFO
2 stops6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/12£136
Wed 31/1207:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 5/105:10LAX - SFO
2 stops7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12£143
Thu 25/1206:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1206:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£144
Wed 17/1205:20SFO - LAX
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Wed 24/1218:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/12£145
Thu 25/1217:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 26/1219:13LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£147
Tue 23/1220:17SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Wed 7/116:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 10/12£152

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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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£82

One-way from

£40

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£142

Good round-trip deal

£58 or less

Good one-way deal

£36 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 6/1-14/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 49m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 11/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 32m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

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San Francisco

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

11:02-12:35

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

18:59-20:27

Nonstop1h 28m

£87

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

06:00-07:29

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

16:30-17:56

Nonstop1h 26m

£87

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

05:05-11:05

1 stop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

05:00-06:30

Nonstop1h 30m

£95

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 6/1

11:10-16:15

1 stop5h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 13/1

18:50-20:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£95

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

13:00-14:32

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/1

06:30-07:57

Nonstop1h 27m

£98

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 14/1

08:55-10:31

Nonstop1h 36m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/1

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

£98

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 13/1

05:30-13:50

2 stops8h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 13/1

18:50-20:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£99

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 6/1

05:30-13:50

2 stops8h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

05:45-11:50

1 stop6h 05m

£106

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/1

20:25-21:55

Nonstop1h 30m

£108

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

19:55-21:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/1

05:45-12:05

2 stops6h 20m

£110

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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 5 December 2025.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of £24). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of £46). 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 12 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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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 12 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andHawaiian Airlines 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.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles. On a typical day, there are 131 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.

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    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 1h 33m. Fly via Delta or Southwest to get the fastest option. San Francisco and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 338 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 £30 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Alaska Airlines, starting at £58 and £72 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 76% 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 Asiana Airlines (83%), Avianca (83%) or Finnair (81%) 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 £78, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £22. The most popular route (San Francisco - Los Angeles), is priced around £101.

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

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of £24). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of £46). 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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