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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from £47

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
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

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 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

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SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 2/12

11:24-12:51

Nonstop1h 27m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

08:23-09:53

Nonstop1h 30m

£53

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 2/12

22:11-09:46

1 stop11h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

08:23-09:53

Nonstop1h 30m

£76

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

10:37-12:12

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

14:36-16:03

Nonstop1h 27m

£88

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

09:20-10:56

Nonstop1h 36m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

19:50-21:13

Nonstop1h 23m

£91

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 4/12

12:40-14:05

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/12

16:25-21:30

1 stop5h 05m

£112

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 19/12

07:05-08:38

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles

Fri 20/12

15:49-17:22

Nonstop1h 33m

£113

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

18:25-19:56

Nonstop1h 31m

£47

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 19/2

06:35-12:15

1 stop5h 40m

£54

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 3/1

06:00-07:32

Nonstop1h 32m

£59

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 9/1

06:00-07:32

Nonstop1h 32m

£62

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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 15 November 2024.

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£53

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£47

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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 2/12-11/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 57m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Delta
  • Delta
  • 12/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 31m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop

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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 15 November 2024.

Mon 2/1211:24SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Wed 11/1208:23LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Deal found 14/11£53
Mon 2/1222:11SFO - LAX
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1208:23LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11£76
Wed 11/1210:37SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/1214:36LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/11£88
Wed 11/1209:20SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Wed 11/1219:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 15/11£91
Wed 4/1212:40SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 4/1216:25LAX - SFO
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 13/11£112
Thu 19/1207:05SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/1215:49LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/11£113

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 8 November 2024.

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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of £564). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £774). 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 15 November 2024.

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 15 November 2024.

The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (180 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (67 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 15 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, Alaska Airlines 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
5,044 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
5,044 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
9,446 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,786 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,434 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,193 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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 126 flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, all of which are around 1h 27m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 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 £53 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at £88 and £92 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    £47 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from £51 and £54, respectively.

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

    Consider Horizon Air (100%), ANA (96%) or Aeromexico (94%) 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 £126, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £29. The most popular route (San Francisco - Los Angeles), is priced around £69.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of £564). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £774). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest£36Average£62FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£69Average£119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Alaska Airlines flights
United AirlinesCheapest£109Average£180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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