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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from S$ 72

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20-1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

S$ 100

One-way from

S$ 72

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

S$ 241
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 21-1-23-1
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 18m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 20-1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Sun 29-1214:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 30-1206:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19-12S$ 245
Tue 31-1207:05SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 31-1222:51LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19-12S$ 264
Fri 27-1205:40SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Fri 27-1222:10LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 19-12S$ 267
Wed 18-1220:15SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 41mDelta
Thu 19-1221:15LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 18-12S$ 294

Find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles within your budget

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, Cheapflights users made 200,618 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 21-1

19:00-20:32

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Thu 23-1

21:30-07:16

1 stop9h 46m

S$ 100

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 1-2

15:00-16:26

Nonstop1h 26m

Los Angeles

Sat 1-2

19:55-21:21

Nonstop1h 26m

S$ 134

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 7-1

13:40-15:10

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 7-1

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

S$ 137

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 13-1

12:55-14:24

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Fri 17-1

07:30-08:58

Nonstop1h 28m

S$ 142

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 9-1

18:25-19:56

Nonstop1h 31m

Los Angeles

Sun 12-1

06:00-07:28

Nonstop1h 28m

S$ 225

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 14-2

06:45-08:13

Nonstop1h 28m

Los Angeles

Sun 16-2

15:43-17:14

Nonstop1h 31m

S$ 227

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 14-2

22:54-13:35

1 stop14h 41m

Los Angeles

Sun 16-2

19:55-21:23

Nonstop1h 28m

S$ 257

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 20-1

12:50-14:30

Nonstop1h 40m

S$ 72

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sun 19-1

13:31-15:02

Nonstop1h 31m

S$ 89

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 21-2

07:05-08:38

Nonstop1h 33m

S$ 93

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of S$ 842). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 998). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 68% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (151 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
9,545 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
8,600 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    You will need to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles if you want to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles. At least 1 airline has flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) on a regular basis. There are 43 flights to Los Angeles from the San Francisco airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SFO to LAX to be around 1h 32m.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier (S$ 100), Alaska Airlines (S$ 134), and Southwest (S$ 137) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Frontier is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles one-way?

    S$ 72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from S$ 89 and S$ 93, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Los Angeles on time: Horizon Air (100%), EL AL (96%), LATAM Airlines (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for S$ 70. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Los Angeles) can be booked for S$ 102 on average our data indicates S$ 169 when flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of S$ 842). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 998). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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