Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from C$ 79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
2 Aug — 9 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles are usually found in September or January, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 138

One-way from

C$ 79

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 234

Good round-trip deal

C$ 146 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 78 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 26/8-26/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 57m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 19/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 29m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 July 2025.

Tue 26/86:00 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 26/88:52 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 138
Mon 25/81:25 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 25/86:45 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/7C$ 140
Fri 5/95:55 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Wed 10/91:30 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Deal found 28/7C$ 147
Wed 20/86:00 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mAlaska Airlines
Fri 22/810:34 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 167
Sat 6/95:00 a.m.SFO - LAX
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/96:50 p.m.LAX - SFO
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 26/7C$ 173

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Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

6:00 a.m.-7:29 a.m.

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

8:52 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

Nonstop1h 28m

C$ 138

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 25/8

1:25 p.m.-2:57 p.m.

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 25/8

6:45 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 140

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

5:55 a.m.-7:24 a.m.

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/9

1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 147

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 21/8

6:00 a.m.-7:29 a.m.

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Thu 21/8

11:12 a.m.-12:43 p.m.

Nonstop1h 31m

C$ 166

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

5:00 a.m.-10:10 a.m.

1 stop5h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

6:50 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop3h 50m

C$ 173

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 19/8

11:00 a.m.-12:29 p.m.

Nonstop1h 29m

C$ 79

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 16/10

5:20 a.m.-9:55 a.m.

1 stop4h 35m

C$ 86

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

5:55 a.m.-7:24 a.m.

Nonstop1h 29m

C$ 88

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

3:30 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop6h 10m

C$ 99

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 20/12

6:50 p.m.-8:23 p.m.

Nonstop1h 33m

C$ 107

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of C$ 228). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 297). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 July 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 75% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 27 July 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 July 2025.

The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (189 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (139 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 28 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

ZLO - LAX

I liked flying Alaska. One exception; On the flight from Manzanillo to LA the air conditioner was producing too much cold air that kept me cold during the flight.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

ZLO - LAX

I liked flying Alaska. One exception; On the flight from Manzanillo to LA the air conditioner was producing too much cold air that kept me cold during the flight.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

ZLO - LAX

I liked flying Alaska. One exception; On the flight from Manzanillo to LA the air conditioner was producing too much cold air that kept me cold during the flight.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

ZLO - LAX

I liked flying Alaska. One exception; On the flight from Manzanillo to LA the air conditioner was producing too much cold air that kept me cold during the flight.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

ZLO - LAX

I liked flying Alaska. One exception; On the flight from Manzanillo to LA the air conditioner was producing too much cold air that kept me cold during the flight.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

ZLO - LAX

I liked flying Alaska. One exception; On the flight from Manzanillo to LA the air conditioner was producing too much cold air that kept me cold during the flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    To fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX). Nonstop flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco take 1h 29m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 159 outbound flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Flying on Hawaiian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at C$ 138. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 140 and C$ 147, respectively. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles are Hawaiian Airlines (C$ 79), United Airlines (C$ 81), and Southwest (C$ 86).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles consider choosing Finnair (90%), Avianca (88%) or Air China (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is generally C$ 239, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 54. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay C$ 147 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of C$ 228). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 297). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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