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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
22 May — 29 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles are usually found in August or July, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday 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 22 April 2026.

Tue 26/518:01
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/606:00
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4£72
Tue 12/512:52
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop11h 24m
Frontier
Wed 13/518:04
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 17/4£73
Tue 2/607:20
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Tue 9/617:20
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 17/4£79
Tue 2/622:01
SFO
-
LAX
2 stops23h 09m
Frontier
Tue 9/618:57
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 18/4£84
Wed 24/607:00
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Delta
Tue 30/622:16
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Delta
Deal found 17/4£87
Wed 3/620:48
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Wed 10/610:10
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop8h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 19/4£93

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 22 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£72

One-way from

£39

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£161

Good round-trip deal

£205 or less

Good one-way deal

£103 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 26/5-3/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 59m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 38m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£18 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 April 2026
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

07:20-08:55

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/6

08:10-15:00

1 stop6h 50m

£79
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

11:25-12:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

06:20-07:45

Nonstop1h 25m

£131

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

06:10-12:05

1 stop5h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

17:00-00:50

2 stops7h 50m

£144

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

05:00-08:45

1 stop3h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

10:30-17:15

1 stop6h 45m

£146

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

08:55-10:30

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 17/9

18:55-20:19

Nonstop1h 24m

£154

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

20:59-22:36

Nonstop1h 37m

Los Angeles

Mon 14/9

18:55-20:19

Nonstop1h 24m

£154

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

06:50-17:10

2 stops10h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 15/9

11:10-12:35

Nonstop1h 25m

£155

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

11:05-12:41

Nonstop1h 36m

Los Angeles

Mon 14/9

21:45-23:12

Nonstop1h 27m

£161

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 22/7

10:25-20:30

2 stops10h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/7

05:45-11:35

1 stop5h 50m

£163
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

05:55-16:15

2 stops10h 20m

£64

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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 17 April 2026.

Booking 69 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of £124). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of £181). 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 22 April 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 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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 22 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 96 flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, all of which are around 1h 32m 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 1h 35m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. San Francisco and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 337 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 £38 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Delta, starting at £57 and £71 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 74% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    £19 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hawaiian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from £21 and £39, respectively.

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

    Consider ITA Airways (88%), Asiana Airlines (87%) or Frontier (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 £187, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £43. The most popular route (San Francisco - Los Angeles), is priced around £92.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of £124). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of £181). 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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FrontierCheapest£38Average£74FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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