Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles are Frontier and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of 104 € and an overall rating of 5,6, Frontier is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 154 € and an overall rating of 7,9.

Question 2

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 874 km separating San Francisco to Los Angeles in about 1h 28m.

Question 3

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Los Angeles per day?

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Each day, there are between 31 and 40 direct flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 1h 34m. The most common departure time is 6:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 253 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles was 49 € for a one-way ticket and 79 € for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

United Airlines connects San Francisco to Los Angeles with 70 flights per week. American Airlines also offers 45 flights per week, while Alaska Airlines follows with 45 flights per week.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 6:00 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 7:39.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles jets off at 22:50 and lands at 0:31.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles. They are Alaska Airlines and Frontier. The cheapest airline for this route is Frontier, with the best return deal found costing 43 €. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

Where is the food court at Los Angeles International Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost 158 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 210 € and 207 € respectively.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

How often are flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles historically see delays in approximately 18% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 123 minutes.

Question 26

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 11% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 27

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 28

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 29

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 30

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles were found on Frontier (79 €) and Alaska Airlines (95 €).

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

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 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco usually cost between 107 € and 218 € in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 79 € on Frontier (1. Oct–5. Oct).

Question 33

What are the most popular airlines flying to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Los Angeles is Frontier, followed by Alaska Airlines.

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