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Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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 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 $200 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is $279 and $272 respectively.

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

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $346, 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 daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
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 150 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

November
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)

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.
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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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

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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 $61 or less one-way.
  • 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.
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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.
Verified travelerFlew 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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Direct departures

San Francisco to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +34 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +35 more

Wednesday

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ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Thursday

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ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Friday

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ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Saturday

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ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Sunday

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +33 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +34 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Saturday

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ANA, Aer Lingus, +35 more

Sunday

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ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

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