Find flights
Deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs & Tips
Direct Flights

SFO - LAX

Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from €42

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles departing on 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags
Sat 27/4
Sat 4/5

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Los Angeles

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
In the last 7 days, travellers have searched 47,025,654 times on KAYAK, and here's why:

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
Discover the best prices and deals for you by selecting your travel dates.
Choose your dates
16:00 - 17:29SFO-LAX
1h 29mdirect
19:59 - 21:21LAX-SFO
1h 22mdirect
€84Delta
Find Deal
Tue, 9 Apr - Sat, 20 Apr
20:55 - 22:26SFO-LAX
1h 31mdirect
22:45 - 00:09LAX-SFO
1h 24mdirect
€91Delta
Find Deal
Mon, 29 Apr - Thu, 2 May
16:00 - 17:30SFO-LAX
1h 30mdirect
13:25 - 14:48LAX-SFO
1h 23mdirect
€93Delta
Find Deal
Mon, 8 Apr - Wed, 17 Apr
13:50 - 15:19SFO-LAX
1h 29mdirect
11:40 - 13:04LAX-SFO
1h 24mdirect
€115JetBlue
Find Deal
Sat, 18 May - Mon, 20 May
10:35 - 12:07SFO-LAX
1h 32mdirect
15:05 - 16:32LAX-SFO
1h 27mdirect
€121Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Tue, 9 Apr - Tue, 9 Apr
09:00 - 10:33SFO-LAX
1h 33mdirect
22:35 - 00:05LAX-SFO
1h 30mdirect
€122Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, 1 May - Wed, 1 May
13:12 - 14:41SFO-LAX
1h 29mdirect
11:00 - 12:27LAX-SFO
1h 27mdirect
€125JetBlue
Find Deal
Tue, 9 Apr - Mon, 15 Apr
05:40 - 11:50SFO-LAX
6h 10m1 stop
05:35 - 09:25LAX-SFO
3h 50m1 stop
€187Southwest
Find Deal
Mon, 8 Apr - Wed, 10 Apr
23:03 - 07:13SFO-LAX
8h 10m1 stop
10:15 - 11:47LAX-SFO
1h 32mdirect
€303United Airlines
Find Deal
Sun, 7 Apr - Mon, 8 Apr
23:03 - 07:13SFO-LAX
8h 10m1 stop
20:42 - 07:43LAX-SFO
11h 01m1 stop
€386United Airlines
Find Deal
Mon, 8 Apr - Mon, 15 Apr

Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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 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 January, where tickets cost €127 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets is €164 and €155 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, JetBlue offered the best one-way deal for that route, at €42. KAYAK users also found San Francisco to Los Angeles return flights on Delta from €84 and on JetBlue from €115.

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

The airlines most regularly connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines (12 flights per day), Delta (11 flights per day), and United Airlines (8 flights per day).

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

Each day, there are between 41 and 53 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 1h 31m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 341 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

A direct flight to Los Angeles will take on average 1h 29m to travel the 874 km flying distance from San Francisco.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 06:00 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 07:31.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles jets off at 22:56 and lands at 00:36.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

€42
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles was €46 for a one-way ticket and €91 for a return.

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

    JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines 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 Airbus A320-100/200 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, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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.

  • 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.

See more FAQs

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 €81 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.
See more tips

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +40 more

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Los Angeles to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +36 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +37 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +36 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +37 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +37 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +38 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +36 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +37 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +38 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +39 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +36 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +37 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +38 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +39 more

See more direct flights
See more direct flights

Book cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/5Thu
directJetBlue
1h 29mSFO-LAX
€42
8/4Mon
directDelta
1h 30mSFO-LAX
€47
6/7Sat
directAlaska Airlines
1h 42mSFO-LAX
€58
3/4Wed
directDelta
1h 30mSFO-LAX
€64
16/6Sun
1 stopFrontier
13h 02mSFO-LAX
€81
26/4Fri
1 stopSouthwest
6h 10mSFO-LAX
€98
12/6Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
14h 06mSFO-LAX
€106
16/4Tue
directUnited Airlines
1h 40mSFO-LAX
€130
26/4Fri
2 stopsSouthwest
10h 35mSFO-LAX
€148
6/4Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 10mSFO-LAX
€257

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/4Tue
directDelta
1h 30mSFO-LAX
7/4Sun
directDelta
1h 31mLAX-SFO
€84
2/4Tue
directDelta
1h 34mSFO-LAX
4/4Thu
directDelta
1h 26mLAX-SFO
€93
2/4Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 32mSFO-LAX
2/4Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 31mLAX-SFO
€140
2/4Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 32mSFO-LAX
2/4Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 27mLAX-SFO
€147
1/4Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 45mSFO-LAX
4/4Thu
directSouthwest
1h 20mLAX-SFO
€160
1/4Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 45mSFO-LAX
4/4Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
7h 00mLAX-SFO
€194
29/3Fri
directUnited Airlines
1h 34mSFO-LAX
31/3Sun
directUnited Airlines
1h 32mLAX-SFO
€255
29/3Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 36mSFO-LAX
3/4Wed
directUnited Airlines
1h 32mLAX-SFO
€340
29/3Fri
directJetBlue
1h 28mSFO-LAX
3/4Wed
directJetBlue
1h 27mLAX-SFO
€610
29/3Fri
directJetBlue
1h 28mSFO-LAX
31/3Sun
directJetBlue
1h 27mLAX-SFO
€760

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

San Francisco - Los Angeles Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

€68

Browse origins:

  • Flights » 
  • San Francisco

Browse destinations:

  • Flights » 
  • Los Angeles