Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from £38
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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap 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 12 September 2025.
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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 12 September 2025.
Wed 8/1006:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 8/1012:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9£55
Thu 23/1012:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Fri 31/1019:29LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 11/9£56
Wed 22/1006:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sat 25/1006:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£58
Thu 16/1007:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 21/1006:15LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£61
Tue 30/907:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Tue 7/1012:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£65
Tue 30/907:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sat 4/1006:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£68
Tue 28/1005:30SFO - LAX
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Tue 28/1016:15LAX - SFO
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9£69
Wed 1/1007:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 1/1018:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9£71
Mon 15/1205:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Thu 25/1214:55LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Deal found 11/9£72
Sat 18/1018:20SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Sat 25/1005:30LAX - SFO
1 stop11h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£72
Best flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
Wed 10/1212:45SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 17/1205:45LAX - SFO
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£62
Sat 10/116:15SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Sat 17/120:45LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 11/9£72
Sat 10/116:20SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/117:20LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9£72
Thu 16/1007:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 12/1115:10LAX - SFO
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9£68
Sat 4/1011:40SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Sat 4/1017:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9£74
Sun 26/1005:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Tue 4/1110:15LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Deal found 10/9£82
Wed 15/1008:20SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Sun 19/1006:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Deal found 10/9£82
Tue 30/905:15SFO - LAX
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Wed 1/1007:55LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9£80
Thu 30/1008:20SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Sun 2/1105:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/9£82
Wed 8/1012:35SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Sun 12/1006:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/9£83
Direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to Los Angeles based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
Wed 8/1006:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 8/1012:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9£55
Thu 23/1012:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Fri 31/1019:29LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 11/9£56
Wed 22/1006:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sat 25/1006:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£58
Thu 16/1007:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 21/1006:15LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£61
Tue 30/907:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Tue 7/1012:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£65
Tue 30/907:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sat 4/1006:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£68
Fri 24/1019:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Wed 29/1019:29LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 10/9£69
Wed 1/1007:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 1/1018:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9£71
Mon 15/1205:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Thu 25/1214:55LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Deal found 11/9£72
Tue 30/907:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 1/1007:55LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9£73
Sat 4/1007:15SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sat 4/1017:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9£74
Tue 30/917:46SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/1006:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9£75
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Data last updated 12 September 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 30/907:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Tue 7/1012:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£65
Tue 30/907:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sat 4/1006:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£68
Wed 1/1007:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 1/1018:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9£71
Wed 8/1006:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 8/1012:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9£55
Thu 16/1007:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 21/1006:15LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£61
Thu 16/1005:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Mon 20/1016:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/9£72
Sat 18/1018:20SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Sat 25/1005:30LAX - SFO
1 stop11h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£72
Wed 22/1006:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sat 25/1006:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£58
Thu 23/1012:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Fri 31/1019:29LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 11/9£56
Tue 28/1005:30SFO - LAX
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Tue 28/1016:15LAX - SFO
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9£69
One-way flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
Tue 30/906:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9£38
Thu 11/1205:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/9£39
Thu 30/1005:20SFO - LAX
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9£41
Mon 20/1009:25SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/9£42
Fri 17/1005:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/9£43
Mon 29/911:48SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/9£44
Tue 30/908:45SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/9£44
Mon 17/1105:10SFO - LAX
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£45
Tue 2/1214:35SFO - LAX
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£46
Sun 19/1005:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/9£47
Sun 12/1007:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9£47
Tue 11/1105:30SFO - LAX
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9£48
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that are best for you.
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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 10/12
12:45-14:10
Nonstop1h 25m
Los Angeles
Wed 17/12
05:45-11:30
1 stop5h 45m
£62
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO - LAX
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Thu 16/10
07:30-09:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/11
15:10-21:50
1 stop6h 40m
£68
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO - LAX
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Sat 10/1
16:15-17:47
Nonstop1h 32m
Los Angeles
Sat 17/1
20:45-22:12
Nonstop1h 27m
£72
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO - LAX
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Sat 10/1
16:20-17:53
Nonstop1h 33m
Los Angeles
Sat 17/1
17:20-18:52
Nonstop1h 32m
£72
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO - LAX
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Sat 4/10
11:40-13:10
Nonstop1h 30m
Los Angeles
Sat 4/10
17:40-19:00
Nonstop1h 20m
£74
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO - LAX
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Tue 30/9
05:15-10:15
1 stop5h 00m
Los Angeles
Wed 1/10
07:55-09:15
Nonstop1h 20m
£80
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO - LAX
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Sun 26/10
05:50-07:19
Nonstop1h 29m
Los Angeles
Tue 4/11
10:15-11:40
Nonstop1h 25m
£82
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO - LAX
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Wed 15/10
08:20-09:55
Nonstop1h 35m
Los Angeles
Sun 19/10
06:00-07:25
Nonstop1h 25m
£82
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO - LAX
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Thu 30/10
08:20-09:55
Nonstop1h 35m
Los Angeles
Sun 2/11
05:00-06:25
Nonstop1h 25m
£82
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO - LAX
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Wed 8/10
12:35-14:04
Nonstop1h 29m
Los Angeles
Sun 12/10
06:00-07:25
Nonstop1h 25m
£83
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles
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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 29 August 2025.
Booking 85 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 £575). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 September 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 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (176 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (102 on average).
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 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andFrontier
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (LAX) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles. On a typical day, there are 136 flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, all of which are around 1h 28m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
How popular is this San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route?
The San Francisco to Los Angeles flight path was viewed by 89 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
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 1h 25m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. San Francisco and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 338 mi. Most flights are nonstop.
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 £32 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Alaska Airlines, starting at £57 and £82 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Consider Gulf Air (89%), SkyWest Airlines (86%) or China Eastern (85%) 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 £109, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £32. The most popular route (San Francisco - Los Angeles), is priced around £72.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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.
Explore flights to Los Angeles departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 September 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from San Francisco. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 September 2025.
Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
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