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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from $77

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Southwest Logo
07:00 - 08:25SFO-LAX
1h 25mdirect
Southwest Logo
12:10 - 13:30LAX-SFO
1h 20mdirect
$118Southwest
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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 4 Oct
Southwest Logo
15:15 - 16:40SFO-LAX
1h 25mdirect
Southwest Logo
11:00 - 12:25LAX-SFO
1h 25mdirect
$126Southwest
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Tue, 11 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov
Southwest Logo
05:30 - 10:40SFO-LAX
5h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
06:15 - 07:40LAX-SFO
1h 25mdirect
$127Southwest
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Wed, 8 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:52 - 12:26SFO-LAX
1h 34mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:50 - 00:26LAX-SFO
1h 36mdirect
$147United Airlines
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Mon, 15 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:59 - 12:44SFO-LAX
1h 45mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
22:30 - 23:58LAX-SFO
1h 28mdirect
$150Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Delta Logo
12:40 - 14:10SFO-LAX
1h 30mdirect
Delta Logo
21:49 - 23:14LAX-SFO
1h 25mdirect
$153Delta
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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
Delta Logo
15:43 - 17:10SFO-LAX
1h 27mdirect
Delta Logo
06:00 - 07:25LAX-SFO
1h 25mdirect
$156Delta
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Wed, 1 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:33SFO-LAX
1h 33mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:26 - 11:56LAX-SFO
1h 30mdirect
$172United Airlines
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Fri, 10 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
11:12 - 12:39SFO-LAX
1h 27mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
08:37 - 10:19LAX-SFO
1h 42mdirect
$179Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 30 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:06 - 15:01SFO-LAX
4h 55m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:45 - 16:14LAX-SFO
1h 29mdirect
$191Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 16 Dec - Thu, 8 Jan

Southwest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flight tickets
Southwest
1 Oct
SFO07:00San Francisco
1h 25m
LAX08:25Los Angeles
4 Oct
LAX12:10Los Angeles
1h 20m
SFO13:30San Francisco
$118
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Southwest
11 Nov
SFO15:15San Francisco
1h 25m
LAX16:40Los Angeles
13 Nov
LAX11:00Los Angeles
1h 25m
SFO12:25San Francisco
$126
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Southwest
8 Oct
SFO05:30San Francisco
5h 10m
1 stop
LAX10:40Los Angeles
15 Oct
LAX06:15Los Angeles
1h 25m
SFO07:40San Francisco
$127
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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
8 Oct
SFO10:59San Francisco
1h 45m
LAX12:44Los Angeles
15 Oct
LAX22:30Los Angeles
1h 28m
SFO23:58San Francisco
$150
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Alaska Airlines
16 Dec
SFO10:06San Francisco
4h 55m
1 stop
LAX15:01Los Angeles
8 Jan
LAX14:45Los Angeles
1h 29m
SFO16:14San Francisco
$191
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Alaska Airlines
15 Dec
SFO15:33San Francisco
1h 35m
LAX17:08Los Angeles
25 Dec
LAX08:55Los Angeles
1h 39m
SFO10:34San Francisco
$192
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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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
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San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

07:00-08:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/10

12:10-13:30

Nonstop1h 20m

$118

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

15:15-16:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 13/11

11:00-12:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$126

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 8/10

05:30-10:40

1 stop5h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

06:15-07:40

Nonstop1h 25m

$127

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 15/12

10:52-12:26

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

22:50-00:26

Nonstop1h 36m

$147

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 8/10

10:59-12:44

Nonstop1h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

22:30-23:58

Nonstop1h 28m

$150

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

12:40-14:10

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

21:49-23:14

Nonstop1h 25m

$153

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

15:43-17:10

Nonstop1h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 13/10

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$156

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

06:00-07:33

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/10

10:26-11:56

Nonstop1h 30m

$172

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

11:12-12:39

Nonstop1h 27m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/10

08:37-10:19

Nonstop1h 42m

$178

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 16/12

10:06-15:01

1 stop4h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/1

14:45-16:14

Nonstop1h 29m

$191

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $182.

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 $397. 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 $2,037. 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 $364 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Los Angeles are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $2,247. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route?

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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 $233 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 $182 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 September 2025, prices for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights are approximately 25% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

$98

Fastest flight time

1h 25m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $98. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,037.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 1h 25m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)
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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.

  • 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.

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  • 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?

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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FrontierPriceFrom $78Free cancellationRating
5.8
3,181 reviews
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  • Frontier Flights From San Francisco to Los Angeles

    The lowest priced Frontier flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles from the last 72 hours was $51. Generally, Frontier has 2 flights on this route every week with an average price of $79. Frontier is rated 5.8/10 by our users.

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