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Low Price Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Explore the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 41, and direct return tickets start at AU$ 67.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 20:23
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:54
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Sat, Aug 15 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 19:07
        1h 33m
        Direct
        SFO 20:40
        Los Angeles - San Francisco | Wed, Aug 19 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 67 AU$ 118
        43% off
        43% off
        AU$ 118 AU$ 67
      • SFO 20:23
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:54
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Mon, Aug 24 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 19:07
        1h 33m
        Direct
        SFO 20:40
        Los Angeles - San Francisco | Wed, Aug 26 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 80 AU$ 118
        32% off
        32% off
        AU$ 118 AU$ 80
      • SFO 20:23
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:54
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Wed, Aug 26 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 19:07
        1h 33m
        Direct
        SFO 20:40
        Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sat, Aug 29 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 81 AU$ 118
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 118 AU$ 81
      • SFO 20:23
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:54
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Wed, Aug 5 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 19:07
        1h 33m
        Direct
        SFO 20:40
        Los Angeles - San Francisco | Wed, Aug 12 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 81
        31% off
        AU$ 118 AU$ 81
      • SFO 20:23
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:54
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 1 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 19:07
        1h 33m
        Direct
        SFO 20:40
        Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sat, Sep 5 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 81
        31% off
        AU$ 118 AU$ 81
      • SFO 20:23
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:54
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Thu, Aug 20 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 19:07
        1h 33m
        Direct
        SFO 20:40
        Los Angeles - San Francisco | Sat, Aug 22 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 82
        31% off
        AU$ 118 AU$ 82
      • SFO 20:23
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:54
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Sat, Aug 22 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 19:07
        1h 33m
        Direct
        SFO 20:40
        Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Aug 24 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 82
        31% off
        AU$ 118 AU$ 82
      • SFO 19:30
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:01
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Sat, Sep 12 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 09:15
        1h 32m
        Direct
        SFO 10:47
        Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Sep 14 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 82
        31% off
        AU$ 118 AU$ 82
      • SFO 09:18
        1h 34m
        Direct
        LAX 10:52
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Thu, Sep 17 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 19:43
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SFO 21:18
        Los Angeles - San Francisco | Wed, Sep 23 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 82
        31% off
        AU$ 118 AU$ 82
      • SFO 19:30
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:01
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Wed, Sep 9 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 19:43
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SFO 21:18
        Los Angeles - San Francisco | Mon, Sep 14 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 82
        31% off
        AU$ 118 AU$ 82
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 14:00
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
        LAX 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SFO 16:00
        Los Angeles - San Francisco | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 09:18
        1h 34m
        Direct
        LAX 10:52
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Thu, Sep 17 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 41 AU$ 92
        55% off
        55% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 41
      • SFO 20:23
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:54
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Tue, Aug 11 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 42 AU$ 92
        54% off
        54% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 42
      • SFO 20:23
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:54
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Sat, Sep 5 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 63 AU$ 92
        32% off
        32% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 63
      • SFO 20:23
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:54
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 1 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 64
        30% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 64
      • SFO 20:23
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:54
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Wed, Sep 2 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 64
        30% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 64
      • SFO 20:23
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:54
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 8 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 64
        30% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 64
      • SFO 19:30
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:01
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Sat, Sep 12 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 64
        30% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 64
      • SFO 19:30
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:01
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 15 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 64
        30% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 64
      • SFO 19:30
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:01
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Wed, Sep 16 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 64
        30% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 64
      • SFO 19:30
        1h 31m
        Direct
        LAX 21:01
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Wed, Sep 9 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 64
        30% off
        AU$ 92 AU$ 64
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 14:00
        San Francisco - Los Angeles | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Choose from 5 carriers that fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Frontier Airlines.
Alaska Airlines logo Alaska Airlines
American Airlines logo American Airlines
United Airlines logo United Airlines
Frontier Airlines logo Frontier Airlines
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

San Francisco to Los Angeles Flight Details

The distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles is approximately 545.43km. It takes around 1 hour 34 minutes on average to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 41
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 67
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance545.43km
Average flight time1 hour 34 minutes
Popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Flight statistics for the San Francisco–Los Angeles route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Average price of one-way flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is September, with an average price of AU$ 89. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 167.

AU$ 167
AU$ 128
AU$ 89
AU$ 50
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 151
    Jul
  • AU$ 116
    Aug
  • AU$ 89
    Sep
  • AU$ 111
    Oct
  • AU$ 137
    Nov
  • AU$ 167
    Dec
  • AU$ 139
    Jan
  • AU$ 136
    Feb
  • AU$ 123
    Mar
  • AU$ 139
    Apr
  • AU$ 118
    May
  • AU$ 136
    Jun

What is the cheapest month for return flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Average price of round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles are found during September, with an average price of AU$ 281. Conversely, the highest prices are found during February, with an average price of up to AU$ 397.

AU$ 397
AU$ 339
AU$ 281
AU$ 223
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 290
    Jul
  • AU$ 301
    Aug
  • AU$ 281
    Sep
  • AU$ 296
    Oct
  • AU$ 385
    Nov
  • AU$ 384
    Dec
  • AU$ 286
    Jan
  • AU$ 397
    Feb
  • AU$ 383
    Mar
  • AU$ 364
    Apr
  • AU$ 388
    May
  • AU$ 319
    Jun

What's the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from San Francisco to Los Angeles on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 212
AU$ 181
AU$ 149
AU$ 118
  • AU$ 173
    Mon
  • AU$ 149
    Tue
  • AU$ 156
    Wed
  • AU$ 186
    Thu
  • AU$ 208
    Fri
  • AU$ 172
    Sat
  • AU$ 212
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 41 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to LAX on Thu, Sep 17), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 67 departing on Sat, Aug 15 and returning on Wed, Aug 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines United Airlines American Airlines Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 34 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 99 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA6294 (06:22)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Sep 17, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 41.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles on July 29, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 29.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (SFO-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and San Francisco is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from San Francisco toLos Angeles

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, with an average price of AU$ 137.

AU$ 87
AU$ 137
AU$ 187
AU$ 237
AU$ 287
Frontier Airlines
AU$ 137
Frontier Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
AU$ 176
Hawaiian Airlines
Delta Air Lines
AU$ 186
Delta Air Lines
Alaska Airlines
AU$ 194
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
AU$ 223
American Airlines
United Airlines
AU$ 287
United Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the number of flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, United Airlines operates the most flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, with 103 flight per week.

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53
78
103
United Airlines
103
United Airlines
Air Tahiti Nui
101
Air Tahiti Nui
Air New Zealand
75
Air New Zealand
Virgin Australia
75
Virgin Australia
British Airways
56
British Airways
Qatar Airways
53
Qatar Airways

How many flights are there each day from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from San Francisco to Los Angeles within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

914
809
704
599
Highest
751
Mon
707
Tue
704
Wed
757
Thu
914
Fri
847
Sat
821
Sun

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