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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles
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What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?
The cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around €102, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Los Angeles during the month of September, then departing from San Francisco during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around €105.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as €30. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles for around €101.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?
Flying to Los Angeles from San Francisco at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as €101 when looking at flights departing at midday. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Los Angeles is in the afternoon when prices are around €538.
What is the cheapest San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around €129 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco for as low as €105 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?
There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per day?
123 flights are operational daily from San Francisco to Los Angeles as of July 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00, with 44% of flights per day taking off at midday.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per week?
866 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to Los Angeles as of July 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.
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How far is San Francisco to Los Angeles by plane?
Los Angeles is 555.1 km away from San Francisco. Typically, this will take 1h 25m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Los Angeles Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Los Angeles Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from San Francisco to Los Angeles is Embraer 175, representing 16.18% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737-800 at 12.29%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 10.84%, and Boeing 737-900 at 9.98%.
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles with flexible booking policies on momondo?
momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.
How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco.
I’m not ready to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.