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S$ 76 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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 10-1. 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.
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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
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
S$ 143
Typical prices: S$ 94-S$ 253
Alaska Airlines
Tue 27-1Tue 27-1
SFO - LAX • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
S$ 76
Typical prices: S$ 75-S$ 153
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10-1
SFO - LAX • Direct
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Frontier's check-in requires 3 hours even domestically.
Expect long baggage claim times at LAX.
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 28% price drop
May
Most popular
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:03 - 17:37
SFO
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LAX
1h 34mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:55 - 21:25
LAX
-
SFO
1h 30mdirect
S$ 143Alaska Airlines
Tue, 6 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
Delta Logo
16:03 - 17:29
SFO
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LAX
1h 26mdirect
Delta Logo
16:30 - 17:58
LAX
-
SFO
1h 28mdirect
S$ 151Delta
Tue, 6 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
Southwest Logo
05:05 - 11:05
SFO
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LAX
6h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
18:50 - 20:15
LAX
-
SFO
1h 25mdirect
S$ 164Southwest
Sat, 17 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Delta Logo
05:55 - 07:25
SFO
-
LAX
1h 30mdirect
Delta Logo
06:00 - 07:30
LAX
-
SFO
1h 30mdirect
S$ 169Delta
Tue, 6 Jan - Wed, 7 Jan
Southwest Logo
08:15 - 09:40
SFO
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LAX
1h 25mdirect
Southwest Logo
08:45 - 15:30
LAX
-
SFO
6h 45m2 stops
S$ 171Southwest
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Delta Logo
11:02 - 12:35
SFO
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LAX
1h 33mdirect
Delta Logo
06:00 - 07:30
LAX
-
SFO
1h 30mdirect
S$ 172Delta
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:39 - 20:12
SFO
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LAX
1h 33mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:10 - 07:38
LAX
-
SFO
1h 28mdirect
S$ 173Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:24 - 22:58
SFO
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LAX
1h 34mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:31
LAX
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SFO
1h 31mdirect
S$ 177Alaska Airlines
Sat, 10 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
Southwest Logo
14:10 - 15:35
SFO
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LAX
1h 25mdirect
Southwest Logo
05:00 - 11:50
LAX
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SFO
6h 50m1 stop
S$ 182Southwest
Tue, 6 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
Southwest Logo
09:55 - 16:15
SFO
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LAX
6h 20m2 stops
Southwest Logo
15:10 - 21:20
LAX
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SFO
6h 10m1 stop
S$ 184Southwest
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 January.

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, Monday 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 Tuesday 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 January, where tickets cost S$ 162 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is S$ 265 and S$ 246 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 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightS$ 76
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive 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.

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 
IreneFlew with Southwest
SFO
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LAX
Jun 2024
Arrive a least 1 hour before boarding if you’re checking bags. Light layers due weather variation
JohnjimyFlew with ANA
SFO
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LAX
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
SFO
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LAX
Jun 2024
Frontier requires 3hr preflight check in even on domestic flights
JulieFlew with Southwest
SFO
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LAX
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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles was S$ 76 for a one-way ticket and S$ 143 for a return.

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

    Delta, American Airlines, Alaska 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.

  • 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.

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

  • 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?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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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