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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from £39

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
9 dec — 16 dec1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles within your budget

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 937,527 searches. Data last updated 4 december 2024.

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SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

tis 7/1

19:00-20:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

ons 22/1

21:30-07:16

1 stop9h 46m

£58

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

ons 8/1

15:40-17:11

Nonstop1h 31m

Los Angeles

lör 18/1

16:05-17:33

Nonstop1h 28m

£77

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

lör 11/1

07:00-08:38

Nonstop1h 38m

Los Angeles

fre 17/1

19:55-21:21

Nonstop1h 26m

£88

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

tis 31/12

11:02-12:35

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles

tis 7/1

18:00-19:34

Nonstop1h 34m

£104

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

fre 3/1

05:40-09:40

1 stop4h 00m

Los Angeles

tis 7/1

15:20-21:35

1 stop6h 15m

£119

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

lör 11/1

06:05-07:35

Nonstop1h 30m

£39

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

lör 5/4

18:38-20:14

Nonstop1h 36m

£47

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

tors 12/12

06:40-08:05

Nonstop1h 25m

£64

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

tors 26/12

22:35-00:06

Nonstop1h 31m

£66

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

sön 2/3

23:20-13:42

1 stop14h 22m

£156

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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 4 december 2024.

Round-trip from

£58

One-way from

£39

Popular in

March

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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 7/1-22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 16m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Delta
  • Delta
  • 11/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop

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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 4 december 2024.

tis 31/1211:02SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
tis 7/118:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12£104
tis 17/1206:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mAlaska Airlines
tis 24/1220:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12£118
mån 16/1207:05SFO - LAX
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
ons 22/110:20LAX - SFO
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/12£137
ons 18/1220:15SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 41mDelta
mån 23/1207:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Deal found 2/12£137

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 22 November 2024.

Booking 84 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 £776). 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 4 december 2024.

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 59% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 4 december 2024.

The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (174 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 4 december 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from San Francisco to Los Angeles. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
4,945 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very Good
4,945 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,945 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
9,515 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,945 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
8,694 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,945 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,343 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,945 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,140 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,945 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 82 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 4 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

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

  • 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 £58 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Alaska Airlines, starting at £77 and £88 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    £39 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from £47 and £64, respectively.

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

    Consider Horizon Air (100%), ITA Airways (96%) or LATAM Airlines (93%) 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 £149, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £45. The most popular route (San Francisco - Los Angeles), is priced around £48.

  • 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 £776). 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

Discover the top 4 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 937,527 searches. Data last updated 4 december 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest£35Average£121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
FrontierCheapest£36Average£61FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search Frontier flights
Alaska AirlinesCheapest£69Average£121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£74Average£173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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