Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles (SFO - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$61	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is currently $61
Cheapest one-way flight	$28	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 20	The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is currently $28
Last-minute weekend getaway	$185	Frontier 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Los Angeles is currently $185
Cheapest business class flights	$259	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is currently $259

Fastest flight	1 hr 24 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 1 hr 24 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $70–140
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $115–180

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Los Angeles

United

Nonstop

from $137

Typical price: $115–215

78 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - LAX Every day

414 weekly connecting flights

SFO - LAX Every day
Alaska

Nonstop

from $127

Typical price: $130–235

45 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - LAX Every day

132 weekly connecting flights

SFO - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $137

Typical price: $120–235

45 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $154

Typical price: $125–240

27 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - LAX Every day

88 weekly connecting flights

SFO - LAX Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $137

Typical price: $120–225

24 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - LAX Every day

145 weekly connecting flights

SFO - LAX Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $61

Typical price: $80–180

7 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - LAX Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

22 weekly connecting flights

SFO - LAX Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $70 to $140.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $61. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $137, flying from May 9 to May 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $127, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $137, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $154, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $137, flying from May 2 to May 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $61, flying from May 9 to May 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles starts at $61 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $28 and departs on Wed, May 20.

1 hr 24 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 78 nonstop flights and 414 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles are:

Alaska offers 45 nonstop flights and 132 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 45 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
American offers 27 nonstop flights and 88 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 24 nonstop flights and 145 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $61. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $137, flying from May 9 to May 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $127, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $137, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $154, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $137, flying from May 2 to May 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $61, flying from May 9 to May 11.

United, Alaska, Delta, American, Southwest and Frontier fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

There are 78 United direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Alaska direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Delta direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 American direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 Southwest direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Los Angeles at price $185 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.

United, Alaska, Delta, American, Southwest and Frontier fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

There are 78 United direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Alaska direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Delta direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 American direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 Southwest direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles start at $61 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles start at $259 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles start at $61 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To book business class trips from San Francisco to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Los Angeles starts at $185 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Los Angeles at price $185 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.