How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per day?

As of October 2025, 92 flights take off from San Francisco and land in Los Angeles each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00, with 41% of daily flights taking off at midday.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

According to our data, Atlas Air have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with no flights being classified as delayed.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles delayed?

Historically, on average around 12% of flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 121 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Los Angeles

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per week?

646 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to Los Angeles as of October 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 26% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport?

There is 1 operator available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Los Angeles Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $128 to $332. The lowest price recently found on this route was $118.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of November is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $204.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $403. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $2,179. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

Flying to Los Angeles from San Francisco in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $307 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Los Angeles are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $2,796. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $249 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco for as low as $178 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San Francisco to Los Angeles flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights are approximately 22% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $216. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $180.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 1h 25m

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How far is San Francisco to Los Angeles by plane?
A flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles will travel around 555.1 km. Typically, this will take 1h 25m by plane in normal conditions.
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Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport are updated daily.
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There is 1 operator available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport as of October 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Los Angeles Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the leading plane model is Embraer 175, making up 17.46% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 with 15.53%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 12.24%, and Boeing 737-900 with 11.04%.
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San Francisco to Los Angeles is Frontier, representing 100% of all bookings.

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The lowest priced Frontier flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles from the last 72 hours was $79. Generally, Frontier has 7 flights on this route every week with an average price of $169. Frontier is rated 5.8/10 by our users.

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How have San Francisco to Los Angeles flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights are approximately 22% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Los Angeles

How often are flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles delayed?

Historically, on average around 12% of flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 121 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

According to our data, Atlas Air have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with no flights being classified as delayed.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per day?

As of October 2025, 92 flights take off from San Francisco and land in Los Angeles each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00, with 41% of daily flights taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per week?

646 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to Los Angeles as of October 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 26% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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