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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from €42

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles departing on 2/5. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Easily compare return flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles by changing tabs
Frontier
11 May
SFO14:40San Francisco
1h 25m
LAX16:05Los Angeles
14 May
LAX09:30Los Angeles
1h 23m
SFO10:53San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
8 May
SFO06:00San Francisco
1h 33m
LAX07:33Los Angeles
8 May
LAX09:50Los Angeles
1h 35m
SFO11:25San Francisco
Delta
6 May
SFO06:00San Francisco
1h 30m
LAX07:30Los Angeles
9 May
LAX22:20Los Angeles
1h 24m
SFO23:44San Francisco
Southwest
6 May
SFO16:10San Francisco
1h 30m
LAX17:40Los Angeles
9 May
LAX10:40Los Angeles
8h 40m
1 stop
SFO19:20San Francisco
Delta
30 May
SFO10:55San Francisco
1h 35m
LAX12:30Los Angeles
2 Jun
LAX06:00Los Angeles
1h 25m
SFO07:25San Francisco
Delta
12 May
SFO06:10San Francisco
1h 35m
LAX07:45Los Angeles
16 May
LAX06:00Los Angeles
1h 25m
SFO07:25San Francisco

Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, view some of our deals below provided by Alaska Airlines and Delta
Delta
2 May
SFO08:25San Francisco
1h 32m
LAX09:57Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
12 May
SFO06:00San Francisco
1h 33m
LAX07:33Los Angeles
Delta
5 May
SFO06:00San Francisco
1h 30m
LAX07:30Los Angeles

Search last-minute flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco

Find and compare return flight prices for your last-minute flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
1 May
SFO06:00San Francisco
1h 33m
LAX07:33Los Angeles
1 May
LAX09:50Los Angeles
1h 35m
SFO11:25San Francisco
Delta
6 May
SFO06:00San Francisco
1h 30m
LAX07:30Los Angeles
9 May
LAX22:20Los Angeles
1h 24m
SFO23:44San Francisco
JetBlue
27 Apr
SFO13:12San Francisco
1h 29m
LAX14:41Los Angeles
2 May
LAX11:43Los Angeles
1h 23m
SFO13:06San Francisco
Frontier
10 May
SFO00:58San Francisco
19h 42m
1 stop
LAX20:40Los Angeles
14 May
LAX09:30Los Angeles
1h 23m
SFO10:53San Francisco
Southwest
6 May
SFO16:10San Francisco
1h 30m
LAX17:40Los Angeles
9 May
LAX10:40Los Angeles
8h 40m
1 stop
SFO19:20San Francisco
Delta
5 May
SFO06:00San Francisco
1h 30m
LAX07:30Los Angeles
7 May
LAX06:00Los Angeles
1h 25m
SFO07:25San Francisco

Delta flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flight tickets
Delta
6 May
SFO06:00San Francisco
1h 30m
LAX07:30Los Angeles
9 May
LAX22:20Los Angeles
1h 24m
SFO23:44San Francisco
Delta
30 May
SFO10:55San Francisco
1h 35m
LAX12:30Los Angeles
2 Jun
LAX06:00Los Angeles
1h 25m
SFO07:25San Francisco
Delta
12 May
SFO06:10San Francisco
1h 35m
LAX07:45Los Angeles
16 May
LAX06:00Los Angeles
1h 25m
SFO07:25San Francisco

Frontier flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flight tickets
Frontier
11 May
SFO14:40San Francisco
1h 25m
LAX16:05Los Angeles
14 May
LAX09:30Los Angeles
1h 23m
SFO10:53San Francisco
Frontier
11 May
SFO14:40San Francisco
1h 25m
LAX16:05Los Angeles
14 May
LAX21:33Los Angeles
10h 10m
1 stop
SFO07:43San Francisco
Frontier
10 May
SFO00:58San Francisco
19h 42m
1 stop
LAX20:40Los Angeles
14 May
LAX09:30Los Angeles
1h 23m
SFO10:53San Francisco

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco is January. The most expensive is November.

What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for Los Angeles?

Sunday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Sunday. The most expensive is usually Friday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

In the morning. San Francisco to Los Angeles flights are approximately 40% more expensive in the evening than in the morning

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route?

San Francisco - Los Angeles. Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the best San Francisco - Los Angeles flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

37 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is approximately 37 days to departure

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per day?

115 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to Los Angeles as of April 2024. The most popular departure time for this route is 09:00, with 39% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per week?

811 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to Los Angeles as of April 2024. The most popular departure day for this route is Monday, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to Los Angeles.

Cheap San Francisco to Los Angeles (SFO to LAX) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Best price found

€42

Fastest flight time

1h 25m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is €42. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is €54.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 1h 25m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Los Angeles on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: United Airlines, Southwest and Delta.
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)

  • Is flying the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    The quickest way to travel this route is to take a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles, doing so can potentially save up to 10h 32m of travel time. While these options may take longer, booking a train from San Francisco to Los Angeles or a bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles may suit your needs if travel time is less of a factor in your decision making.

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Expect a flight to be one of the cheapest options available to you for travel. Currently, a flight has deals available from €54. While they may not be the most cost-effective options currently available a train from San Francisco to Los Angeles or a bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles can also be options worth looking into if other factors outside of cost are a higher priority.

  • 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.

  • What is the carbon footprint of flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    A flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles will average about 154kg in carbon emissions. A CO2 sorter is available on momondo flight search results to filter for lower carbon footprint flight options. Choosing a train for this journey would reduce your carbon footprint from 154kg to 34kg - that is, by about 79%. Taking a bus instead of flying lowers your carbon footprint to about 21kg (86% less).

  • 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.


Why use momondo?

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.


Choose the best way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Buses

6h 55m
€30 one-way€63 return
Direct · from €63

Distance to city centre

UZ28.2 km
22kg CO2

86% less than flights

Find Buses

San Francisco to Los Angeles Buses

Trains

11h 57m
€7 one-way€101 return
Direct · from €101

Distance to city centre

VN82.4 km
34kg CO2

78% less than flights

Find Trains

San Francisco to Los Angeles Trains

Flights

1h 30m
€42 one-way€54 return
Direct · from €541 stop · from €113

Distance to city centre

LAX15.1 km

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