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Cheapest return fare
78 €
Typical prices: 98 €-219 €
Frontier
Thu 10.9.Mon 14.9.
SFO - LAX • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
82 €
Typical prices: 104 €-205 €
Frontier
Thu 13.8.Mon 17.8.
SFO - LAX • Direct
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Cheapest • from 78 € (return)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles (SFO-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Thu, 10. Sep - Mon, 14. Sep
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19:30 - 21:01
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1h 31mdirect
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22:27 - 10:46
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12h 19m
1 stop
78 €Frontier
Thu, 13. Aug - Mon, 17. Aug
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20:23 - 21:54
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LAX
1h 31mdirect
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19:52 - 21:25
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1h 33mdirect
82 €Frontier
Wed, 5. Aug - Mon, 10. Aug
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20:23 - 21:54
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1h 31mdirect
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21:09 - 10:25
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13h 16m
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83 €Frontier
Thu, 20. Aug - Mon, 24. Aug
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20:23 - 21:54
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1h 31mdirect
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6:55 - 16:36
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9h 41m
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86 €Frontier
Thu, 20. Aug - Mon, 24. Aug
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20:23 - 21:54
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1h 31mdirect
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6:55 - 16:36
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9h 41m
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87 €Frontier
Sat, 8. Aug - Mon, 10. Aug
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20:23 - 21:54
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1h 31mdirect
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19:52 - 21:25
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1h 33mdirect
89 €Frontier
Mon, 10. Aug - Wed, 12. Aug
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6:00 - 7:32
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1h 32mdirect
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13:28 - 14:51
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1h 23mdirect
93 €Alaska Airlines
Tue, 4. Aug - Tue, 4. Aug
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6:00 - 7:32
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1h 32mdirect
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10:03 - 11:27
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1h 24mdirect
98 €Alaska Airlines
Sat, 22. Aug - Mon, 24. Aug
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16:55 - 18:29
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1h 34mdirect
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18:15 - 19:30
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1h 15mdirect
102 €Delta
Thu, 20. Aug - Mon, 24. Aug
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18:25 - 19:51
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1h 26mdirect
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20:00 - 21:19
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1h 19mdirect
103 €Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Francisco to Los Angeles, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost 153 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 211 € and 206 € respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

52 €
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to Los Angeles 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
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Jul 2026
Develop a list of essentials, prepare for 3 or 4 interchangeable outfits, 2 pairs of shoes and try not to overpack!
IreneFlew with Southwest
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Jun 2024
Arrive a least 1 hour before boarding if you’re checking bags. Light layers due weather variation
JohnjimyFlew with ANA
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Aug 2024
Layover from NRT(JPN), to SFO (US), to LAX(US) Easy if you are a United States Citizen, when you go to US Border & Customs, bring your Passport if you arrive Internationally. Remember to pick up your check baggage before moving into domestic flights, as they will check the tag for the plane you are boarding in. (They will check your baggage again). Bring your ID/DL (Real-ID COMPLIANT) with you to pass security/TSA, passport works too. SFO is pretty strict as well as LAX.
FatimaFlew with Frontier
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Jun 2024
Frontier requires 3hr preflight check in even on domestic flights
JulieFlew with Southwest
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Jun 2024
Avoid flying into LAX. It’s a nightmare. Baggage claim took 40 minutes. And then the shuttle to the car rental place took an hour because there are two shuttles. The first is a local bus that makes a stop at every seven terminals and then it takes you to another place where you have to wait for your smaller shuttle to the car rental place.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

  • Where can I find prayer rooms in Los Angeles International Airport?

    In the Private Suite Terminal of the airport, you can find multi-faith prayer rooms and several other comfort additions, such as daybeds and even a food pantry. However, you do have to purchase an annual membership to access this terminal of Los Angeles Airport.

  • Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    There are several direct flights available for this route. You will be able to choose from airlines such as Delta, American Airways, and Alaska Airlines as these airlines provide direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Where is the food court at Los Angeles International Airport?

    The food court is located at Tom Bradley Terminal of the Los Angeles International Airport. Some restaurants located at the airport include Barney’s Beanery, SeaLegs Wine Bar, and Built Custom Burgers. You will also be able to find a McDonald's at the airport.

  • How can I access airport lounges at San Francisco International Airport?

    You do not have to be a member of an airline to access the airport lounges at San Francisco International Airport as you will be able to purchase a day pass as an economy class traveller.

  • Where can I find childcare facilities at San Francisco International Airport?

    If you are travelling with young children, you can find child-care facilities such as play areas, nurseries, and others in Terminal 2 of the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles was 52 € for a one-way ticket and 78 € for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    San Francisco and Los Angeles are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines and Frontier. With an average price for the route of 139 € and an overall rating of 7,9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 70 € and an overall rating of 5,6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 93 € or less one-way and 208 € or less round-trip.
  • If you need to find additional information regarding your flight, you can download the San Francisco Flight Tracker App and you will be able to discover essential information regarding the airport as well as your flight. You will be able to find restaurants and locate facilities inside the airport, which will make your travels as simple as possible.
  • When travelling from San Francisco city centre to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you can travel via the BART train. The trip will cost you about $ 8 (A$ 11.44) and it will take roughly 50min to reach the airport. If you travel by taxi, the trip will take roughly 30min and will cost approximately $ 35 (A$ 50).
  • Upon your arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you can access the airport lounges by purchasing a day pass. The airport lounges that allow economy class travellers access through day pass are located at Terminal 6 of the airport. You will also be able to find airport lounges reserved for airline members, such as Qantas and Delta Sky Club.
  • Los Angeles International Airport is located roughly 22 km from the city centre. You can reach the city centre from the airport by train for a fare of around $ 1.75 (A$ 2.50). This is the cheapest method of reaching the city centre from the airport and the trip will take approximately 1h.
  • Should you require additional assistance once you land at Los Angeles International Airport, it is best to phone the airport in advance to pre-arrange services like wheelchair rental and other special services. The airport does accommodate travellers with reduced mobility, although pre-arrangement is recommended.
  • There are a few hotels located onsite at Los Angeles International Airport. Holiday Inn Los Angeles, Hilton Los Angeles, and Quality Inn & Suites Los Angeles are all located onsite. If you opt to stay at a hotel that is situated near the airport, you can make use of hotel shuttle services to reach the hotel.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12665 reviews
8,1Boarding
7,8Comfort
8,5Crew
7,0Food
7,0Entertainment
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The app booked me on a flight for July 1st as opposed to August 1st like it was supposed to be. No problem with Alaska Airlines, except they took a while to refund my money. But it was as taken instantly. So, yeah.

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2026
SFO - LAX
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The app booked me on a flight for July 1st as opposed to August 1st like it was supposed to be. No problem with Alaska Airlines, except they took a while to refund my money. But it was as taken instantly. So, yeah.

Did not have In flight service on my round trip due to turbulence. I did not partake in In flight entertainment. Flight descending into LAX was very turbulent. It would have been nice if the pilot communicated with us during that rough descent into LAX to ease the minds of some of us more nervous flyers.

The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

boarding was late worst was going back LAX to SFO delayed not once ? but TWICE😡I was at the airport practically almost 5 hours of previous time , very inconvenient! i would have spend longer time with family , I was wanting to avoid TSA line? but it just got me to spend unwanted time @ d airport

I appreciate the priority for safety. I did not enjoy how the delays were handled.

Crew members were helpful and responsive. However, the toilet in the only main cabin bathroom didn’t work properly.

Damaged my luggage. Insisted to check in my small luggage now it’s scratched and dented.

Ground crew at SFO checking didn’t print my boarding passes for my second leg … creating a full mess at LAX So the desk asked for my passports, and was able to check in my luggage up to the final stop, they never realized that our journey was made up 2 legs.

I did not find out about the delay until I got to the airport where I had to wait 3 hours, not cool. I missed a special gathering. Everyone on staff was very nice.

They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

I really didn't like anything. Paid for my checked luggage online ($79) and then was told that I would have to paid another $79 for my carry on. Was not allowed to enter the terminal until 3 hours before my flight and when I finally was allowed to check my bag and enter, my flight was delayed 3 times. When I finally landed, we were all instructed to "run off the plane" as they had to do a quick turn around to Las Vegas. Me and several of my flying companions will never fly Frontier again.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

Most horrible airlines. Please avoid it. It's ok to spend $50 extra for delta, united or Alaska

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

My flight to LA was cancelled. I waited at the airport for 3 hrs saying it was delayed and then all of a sudden it was cancelled. Frontier only gave me a voucher and refund but could not rebook me. Flights on other airlines were too expensive last minute. I had to drive down to LA and didn’t even take my return flight home since I had to drive. One of the worst airline experiences in my life. It’s crazy how airlines can just upend people’s plans just like that.

They wouldn’t let us on the flight even tho we were an hour early. No refund not even our bags that were prepaid

8 hr delay. had to buy another ticket with another airline

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

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Compare transportation modes for San Francisco to Los Angeles

Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights381 €1h 26m
Buses82 €9h 01m