Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from $68

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Frontier Logo
11:50 - 13:25SFO-LAX
1h 35mdirect
Frontier Logo
09:23 - 10:55LAX-SFO
1h 32mdirect
$104Frontier
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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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11:48 - 13:26SFO-LAX
1h 38mdirect
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09:07 - 10:43LAX-SFO
1h 36mdirect
$126Frontier
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Sun, 14 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
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06:00 - 07:32SFO-LAX
1h 32mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
11:51 - 13:24LAX-SFO
1h 33mdirect
$154Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:29SFO-LAX
1h 29mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
08:52 - 10:20LAX-SFO
1h 28mdirect
$155Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
United Airlines Logo
07:25 - 08:57SFO-LAX
1h 32mdirect
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10:26 - 11:55LAX-SFO
1h 29mdirect
$157United Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
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15:45 - 17:13SFO-LAX
1h 28mdirect
Delta Logo
16:00 - 17:17LAX-SFO
1h 17mdirect
$164Delta
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Sat, 30 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
Delta Logo
18:58 - 20:30SFO-LAX
1h 32mdirect
Delta Logo
06:30 - 07:51LAX-SFO
1h 21mdirect
$166Delta
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
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18:53 - 20:31SFO-LAX
1h 38mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
22:34 - 23:59LAX-SFO
1h 25mdirect
$170Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:37SFO-LAX
1h 37mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:25LAX-SFO
1h 25mdirect
$178United Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
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06:00 - 07:32SFO-LAX
1h 32mdirect
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11:29 - 17:24LAX-SFO
5h 55m1 stop
$184Alaska Airlines
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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flight tickets
United Airlines
27 Aug
SFO07:25San Francisco
1h 32m
LAX08:57Los Angeles
27 Aug
LAX10:26Los Angeles
1h 29m
SFO11:55San Francisco
United Airlines
27 Aug
SFO06:00San Francisco
1h 37m
LAX07:37Los Angeles
29 Aug
LAX06:00Los Angeles
1h 25m
SFO07:25San Francisco
United Airlines
10 Oct
SFO21:30San Francisco
1h 32m
LAX23:02Los Angeles
13 Oct
LAX21:30Los Angeles
1h 26m
SFO22:56San Francisco

Southwest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flight tickets
Southwest
26 Aug
SFO07:00San Francisco
1h 25m
LAX08:25Los Angeles
27 Aug
LAX18:30Los Angeles
1h 20m
SFO19:50San Francisco
Southwest
6 Sept
SFO13:00San Francisco
5h 35m
1 stop
LAX18:35Los Angeles
13 Sept
LAX17:10Los Angeles
1h 20m
SFO18:30San Francisco
Southwest
30 Aug
SFO06:50San Francisco
7h 45m
1 stop
LAX14:35Los Angeles
31 Aug
LAX09:00Los Angeles
1h 20m
SFO10:20San Francisco

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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 30 July 2025.
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SFO - LAX

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San Francisco

Mon 20/10

11:50-13:25

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

09:23-10:55

Nonstop1h 32m

$104

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sun 14/9

11:48-13:26

Nonstop1h 38m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/9

09:07-10:43

Nonstop1h 36m

$126

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

06:00-07:32

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

11:51-13:24

Nonstop1h 33m

$154

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

06:00-07:29

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/8

08:52-10:20

Nonstop1h 28m

$155

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

07:25-08:57

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/8

10:26-11:55

Nonstop1h 29m

$157

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 30/8

15:45-17:13

Nonstop1h 28m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

16:00-17:17

Nonstop1h 17m

$164

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 30/8

18:58-20:30

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/8

06:30-07:51

Nonstop1h 21m

$166

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

18:53-20:31

Nonstop1h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

22:34-23:59

Nonstop1h 25m

$170

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

06:00-07:37

Nonstop1h 37m

Los Angeles

Fri 29/8

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$178

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

06:00-07:32

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

11:29-17:24

1 stop5h 55m

$184

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of January is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $190.

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 $2,104. 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 at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $106 when looking at flights departing at midday. Flights to Los Angeles are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $2,280. 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 $235 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 $189 on momondo.

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

As of July 2025, prices for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights are approximately 1% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found

$68

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 $68. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $104.
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)

  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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FrontierPriceFrom $66Free cancellationRating
5.9
3,237 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 $43. Generally, Frontier has 7 flights on this route every week with an average price of $79. Frontier is rated 5.9/10 by our users.


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