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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles are usually found in January or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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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 12 December 2025.

Wed 31/127:10 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Wed 7/18:45 a.m.LAX - SFO
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/12C$ 182
Thu 25/127:25 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/126:10 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 211
Wed 31/127:30 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Fri 2/16:40 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/12C$ 214
Tue 30/126:30 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Fri 2/16:40 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12C$ 241
Wed 24/129:30 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Thu 25/126:58 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/12C$ 247
Wed 31/126:00 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1210:50 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 251
Sat 27/129:30 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Wed 31/126:58 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/12C$ 254
Fri 26/129:30 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Sat 27/126:58 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/12C$ 255
Thu 25/129:30 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Sat 27/126:58 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/12C$ 263
Wed 31/127:30 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 5/15:10 a.m.LAX - SFO
2 stops7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12C$ 265

Find 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 153

One-way from

C$ 79

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 262

Good round-trip deal

C$ 178 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 129 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 27/1-27/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 04m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 14/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 58m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
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San Francisco

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

11:02 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

6:59 p.m.-8:27 p.m.

Nonstop1h 28m

C$ 161

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

11:17 a.m.-12:52 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/2

6:00 a.m.-7:31 a.m.

Nonstop1h 31m

C$ 181

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

8:25 a.m.-9:57 a.m.

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

1:40 p.m.-3:08 p.m.

Nonstop1h 28m

C$ 181

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 6/1

9:55 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

2 stops6h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 13/1

6:50 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 182

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 13/1

5:30 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

2 stops8h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 13/1

6:50 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 182

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

4:03 p.m.-5:29 p.m.

Nonstop1h 26m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/1

6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 182

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

4:03 p.m.-5:29 p.m.

Nonstop1h 26m

Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

4:25 p.m.-5:50 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 194

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 6/1

5:30 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

2 stops8h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

5:45 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop6h 05m

C$ 196

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop4h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

9:55 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

2 stops7h 45m

C$ 196

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/1

8:25 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 200

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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 5 December 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 75 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of C$ 44). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 86). 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 12 December 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 78% 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 6 December 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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 12 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier 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.

Food

4.6

Boarding

6.0

Comfort

5.5

Overall

5.8

Entertainment

4.4

Crew

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chase,Nov 2025

SLC - SEA

Worst part was not frontiers fault but being stuck on the tarmac for an hour at our arrival destination because of another planes issue and the lack of clear communication (said from the pilot himself)

Food

4.6

Boarding

6.0

Comfort

5.5

Overall

5.8

Entertainment

4.4

Crew

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chase,Nov 2025

SLC - SEA

Worst part was not frontiers fault but being stuck on the tarmac for an hour at our arrival destination because of another planes issue and the lack of clear communication (said from the pilot himself)

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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 34m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 126 outbound flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles offered by 1 airline.

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles can take about 1h 32m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 161. Airlines will cover a distance of 544 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at C$ 50. This flight start at 79% 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 Frontier (C$ 26), Delta (C$ 53), and Hawaiian Airlines (C$ 68).

  • 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 Asiana Airlines (83%), Avianca (83%) or Finnair (81%) 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$ 422, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 33. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay C$ 332 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of C$ 44). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 86). 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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FrontierCheapestC$ 50AverageC$ 157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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