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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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San Francisco to Los Angeles Flight Time

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. F93308

    14:18

    SFO

    1.6h

    Nonstop

    15:55

    LAX

    S--WT-S
  2. F94594

    19:00

    SFO

    1.5h

    Nonstop

    20:32

    LAX

    SMTWTFS

Best Time to Book Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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Top Airlines Flying 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$ 171.
  • How long is the flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

    It takes about 1 hour 59 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 07:33.
  • 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 (ONT) at 23:24.
  • 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, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, Iberia, WestJet, Air China, LATAM Airlines and Gulf Air.
  • 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)?

How to find a cheap flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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Check One-way Fares
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Flight Information from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Cheapest direct flight priceAU$ 18
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 46
Off-season for travelJanuary
Peak season for travelMay
Flight distance545.43km
Average flight time1 hour 59 minutes
Popular airlineJin Air