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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from £33

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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
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

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 16 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£40

One-way from

£33

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£106
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 11/2-18/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 08m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 13/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 32m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 16 January 2025.

Tue 11/219:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Tue 18/213:04LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 15/1£40
Tue 11/207:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/210:50LAX - SFO
1 stop5h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/1£83
Tue 5/806:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Wed 20/806:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Deal found 15/1£96
Tue 18/205:30SFO - LAX
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Sat 22/206:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 15/1£124
Tue 21/118:25SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/122:55LAX - SFO
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/1£161

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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

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SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

19:00-20:32

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Tue 18/2

13:04-14:40

Nonstop1h 36m

£40

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

07:00-08:38

Nonstop1h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/2

10:50-16:07

1 stop5h 17m

£83

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 19/2

06:05-07:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 21/2

06:00-07:32

Nonstop1h 32m

£103

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 18/2

05:30-11:05

1 stop5h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 22/2

06:40-08:10

Nonstop1h 30m

£124

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 13/2

18:58-20:30

Nonstop1h 32m

£33

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

06:10-07:41

Nonstop1h 31m

£48

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 19/5

08:10-09:50

Nonstop1h 40m

£56

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 22/1

19:40-21:05

Nonstop1h 25m

£65

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 22/3

07:05-08:38

Nonstop1h 33m

£73

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 7/3

06:00-19:04

1 stop13h 04m

£111

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

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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 10 January 2025.

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 £811). 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 16 January 2025.

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 16 January 2025.

The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (152 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (55 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 16 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

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

8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,511 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

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 112 flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, all of which are around 1h 26m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 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 £40 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at £83 and £103 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    £33 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from £48 and £56, respectively.

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

    Consider EL AL (94%), American Airlines (92%) or Gulf Air (91%) 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 £250, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £41. The most popular route (San Francisco - Los Angeles), is priced around £66.

  • 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 £811). 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£37Average£64FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest£77Average£179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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