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C$ 61 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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Cheap Flight Deals 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 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
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Frontier Logo
11:20 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.SFO-LAX
1h 35mdirect
Frontier Logo
6:08 p.m. - 7:44 p.m.LAX-SFO
1h 36mdirect
C$ 133Frontier
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Wed, 9 Jul - Wed, 16 Jul
Delta Logo
10:55 a.m. - 12:26 p.m.SFO-LAX
1h 31mdirect
Delta Logo
6:30 a.m. - 7:52 a.m.LAX-SFO
1h 22mdirect
C$ 162Delta
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Sat, 21 Jun - Wed, 25 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.SFO-LAX
1h 30mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:00 p.m. - 9:37 p.m.LAX-SFO
5h 37m1 stop
C$ 176Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 21 May - Wed, 28 May
Delta Logo
8:58 a.m. - 10:32 a.m.SFO-LAX
1h 34mdirect
Delta Logo
1:55 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.LAX-SFO
1h 20mdirect
C$ 179Delta
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Sun, 25 May - Tue, 3 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:39 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.SFO-LAX
3h 31m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:00 p.m. - 9:37 p.m.LAX-SFO
5h 37m1 stop
C$ 181Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 28 May - Wed, 28 May
Southwest Logo
8:40 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.SFO-LAX
1h 25mdirect
Southwest Logo
6:05 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.LAX-SFO
5h 05m1 stop
C$ 193Southwest
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Sat, 7 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
Southwest Logo
5:25 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.SFO-LAX
8h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:20 a.m. - 6:40 a.m.LAX-SFO
1h 20mdirect
C$ 199Southwest
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Wed, 11 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:34 a.m.SFO-LAX
1h 34mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:31 a.m.LAX-SFO
1h 31mdirect
C$ 206Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, 22 May - Sun, 25 May
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
1:55 p.m. - 7:14 p.m.SFO-LAX
5h 19m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:55 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.LAX-SFO
6h 04m1 stop
C$ 216Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 11 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
American Airlines Logo
11:26 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.SFO-LAX
1h 34mdirect
American Airlines Logo
7:31 p.m. - 8:58 p.m.LAX-SFO
1h 27mdirect
C$ 450American Airlines
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Tue, 6 May - Wed, 7 May

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for a quick trip.


Download the American Airlines app for in-flight entertainment, as seatback screens may be unavailable.

Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing productivity and connectivity.


Delta's Sky Priority check-in speeds up the process for premium cabin and elite status passengers.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
WestJet

WestJet's Premium cabin offers priority boarding and extra legroom, enhancing travel comfort.


Download the WestJet app for in-flight entertainment, as narrowbody aircraft lack seat-back screens.

Read more about WestJetby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 15 cm more legroom, enhancing comfort on short flights.


United's Priority Boarding ensures overhead bin space, crucial for carry-on travelers.

Frontier

Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on and seat choice, a budget-friendly option for short trips.


Avoid airport check-in fees by using Frontier's app or kiosk for a cost-effective travel experience.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
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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.

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.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Los Angeles, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is 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 September, where tickets cost C$ 163 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 237 and C$ 231 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 207, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

October

Cheapest flight

C$ 61
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% 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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-LAXOct 2024
Put phone in airplane mode and fasten safety belts
JohnjimyFlew with ANASFO-LAXAug 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.
IreneFlew with SouthwestSFO-LAXJun 2024
Arrive a least 1 hour before boarding if you’re checking bags. Light layers due weather variation
JulieFlew with SouthwestSFO-LAXJun 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.
Verified travelerFlew with FrontierSFO-LAXJun 2024
Frontier requires 3hr preflight check in even on domestic flights
SheilaFlew with SouthwestSFO-LAXApr 2024
I haven't tried all the airlines yet, but I do enjoy flying with southwest.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

  • Does Hollywood Burbank Airport have an on-site airport hotel?

    While Hollywood Burbank Airport does not currently have an on-site airport hotel, there are many hotels that are located within the immediate vicinity. The Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport is a 4-star choice located directly across the street from Hollywood Burbank Airport, while the Ramada by Wyndham is a budget-friendly hotel less than a 5-minute drive away.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport have any pet relief areas?

    Whether you are flying with a pet or service animal, you will almost certainly need to allow them to relieve themselves before boarding your flight. There are currently 3 outdoor pet relief areas at San Francisco International Airport as well as one indoor area located in Terminal 1. Each of these zones provides travelers with fresh drinking water for their animal and waste disposal bags.

  • What dining options are there in Hollywood Burbank Airport?

    Hoping to grab a bite to eat after your flight to Hollywood Burbank Airport lands? The Lunch Box Bar and Grill is a casual choice located in Terminal A that serves American-style meals, while Guy's Burger Joint is located nearby and serves a selection of unique hamburgers.

  • What amenities does San Francisco International Airport have for business travelers?

    If you’re traveling for business, make sure to stop by San Francisco International Airport’s business center that is located in the main terminal. This center contains several desks, copying services, and high-speed WiFi, making it a convenient place to get some work done before your flight takes off.

  • 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 C$ 44 for a one-way ticket and C$ 96 for a round-trip.

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

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

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

    American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian 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 A320neo 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 SkyTeam 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.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines and Frontier. With an average price for the route of C$ 212 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 126 and an overall rating of 5.9.

  • 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 round-trip 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.

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KAYAK’s 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 C$ 109 or less one-way and C$ 174 or less round-trip.
  • Interested in booking flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles? If so, make sure to take into consideration where in the city you will be staying. While Los Angeles International Airport is a convenient option for travelers that will be staying in the city center, Hollywood Burbank Airport allows visitors to more easily access northern Los Angeles.
  • If you would like your flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles to be with an airline that is known for having comfortable seats, considering booking with Alaska Airlines. If having extra legroom is very important to you, book with United Airlines and consider upgrading to their Economy Plus option. If you plan on flying with a lot of luggage, book with Southwest, as you can check two suitcases for free.
  • Hoping to use public transportation to travel between Hollywood Burbank Airport and downtown Los Angeles? Consider using either the local bus or Metro system, as both of these are affordable choices that are located near the airport and connect the different neighborhoods of the city.
  • Looking to kill some time before your flight takes off from San Francisco International Airport? Pay a visit to the SFO Museum, which is located in the airport’s Departures terminal. This museum is a popular cultural institution that features a variety of local art, regional history, and items related to the area’s aviation advancements, making it an interesting place to learn more about San Francisco.
  • If flying tends to stress you out, make sure to keep your eyes open for San Francisco International Airport’s official Wag Brigade. The Wag Brigade is a group of trained dogs that are led throughout the different terminals by volunteers in order to help entertain travelers and ease any nerves that anyone might have about flying.
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Prefer to fly direct 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

ANA,Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +40 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +38 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +37 more

Thursday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +39 more

Friday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +37 more

Saturday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +39 more

Sunday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +39 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to San Francisco

Monday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +38 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +38 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +37 more

Thursday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +38 more

Friday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +37 more

Saturday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +38 more

Sunday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +38 more

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Top airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9918 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

Crew was very good. Problem was not Alaska Airlines’ fault, there was a horrible, squealing, screaming kid near me.

4.0 OkayDr, Mar 2025IAD - LAX
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Crew was very good. Problem was not Alaska Airlines’ fault, there was a horrible, squealing, screaming kid near me.

flight took off over an hour and a half late and there was no beverage service during the flight

The flight itself was okay, but there were 2 screaming kids in front of me my entire flight which made it just awful. The parent did zero to try and make the children settle down and flight attendants did nothing either. I understand it's hard to travel with children, but constantly yelling, screaming, or loud talking for 4 hours straight is just ridiculous.

Boarding for Alaska Airlines is always chaotic with many people crowding the gates. Arriving in on Alaska in Los Angeles is always interesting since there is never a gate available. So the planes are often parked all the way out on the west side of the airport while waiting for the gate to be cleared of the departing plane. This flight was no exception.

I needed to board early and that was no problem. The snack was just ok. Alaska is an EXCELLENT airlines . . . luggage fast and easy.

It was an easy flight. However we did have a few delays, mainly due to weather

The flight was delayed over two and a half hours thus causing me to miss my best friend’s funeral. All because the flight crew had to get more rest. That was the reason stated. I understand however very unfortunate. Glad everyone is well rested and resting in peace.

All good except both the outbound and return flights were delayed about 1 1/2 hrs.

Not great. My flight was canceled due to a mechanical problem and I could not get rebooked for the same day. I needed to get to my destination yesterday, not today. I was able to book with another airline but it was a layover and ultimately a 1 hour flight took me 12 hours. Normally I like Alaska much more than Southwest, but Southwest came through with a not terrible price for same day.

Generally good, seat is tight and cramped. I seated by A row, but my seat don't have a window.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

It was a redeye flight, so every passenger just wanted to sleep, but through the entire flight, the flight crew made announcements over the loudspeaker at maximum volume every few minutes making sleep impossible. For example: it’s 2am, and the crew decides to give an extremely detailed announcement about snacks and beverages for sale. And 3am is the perfect time to wake up everyone with a lengthy announcement about how to get a coffee refill and how to take advantage of new offer from frontier for a credit card.

Charges unexpected. For seat that didnt recline. Please reverse extra seat and carryon charge. Bad business that is a bait and switch.

I couldn’t check in because the app didn’t work. It took 3 Frontier employees at the counter to get me checked in. Flight left 3 hours after departure time

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