Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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FAQ

When are flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) the cheapest?

Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much are flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) cost?

According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$ 179.
How long is the flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

It takes about 2 hours 32 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX).
What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Los Angeles?
- The distance from Los Angeles International Airport to downtown is about 19km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
- The distance from Ontario International Airport to downtown is about 59km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
What time does the earliest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles depart?

The earliest flight departs from San Francisco (SFO) at 06:00 and arrives in Los Angeles (LAX) at 07:34.
What time does the latest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles depart?

The latest flight departs from San Francisco (SFO) at 21:59 and arrives in Los Angeles (LAX) at 23:31.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX): United Airlines, Volaris, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Air China, Gulf Air and Aeromexico.
What's the most popular airline for direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

United Airlines operates 46 direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How many airports in Los Angeles (LAX)?

There are 3 airport(s) in Los Angeles (LAX): Los Angeles International Airport, Ontario International Airport and Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport.

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Flight Information from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Cheapest one-way flight price	AU$ 30
Cheapest return ticket price	AU$ 58
Off-season for travel	February
Peak season for travel	June
Flight distance	545.43km
Average flight time	2 hours 32 minutes
Popular airline	American Airlines