Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from C$ 66

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in July or August, booked 85 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 10 March 2026.

Mon 11/55:49 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Frontier
Thu 14/58:01 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3C$ 119
Wed 15/41:43 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 15/46:34 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 128
Tue 7/49:35 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 40m
Delta
Tue 21/48:25 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Delta
Deal found 9/3C$ 132
Wed 1/46:45 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Sat 4/45:05 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 9/3C$ 133
Mon 30/38:45 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 31/39:48 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3C$ 134
Wed 8/47:20 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Tue 14/410:55 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 9/3C$ 145
Sat 11/42:30 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 29m
Delta
Tue 14/46:37 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 19m
Delta
Deal found 7/3C$ 147
Mon 18/59:57 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 18/51:36 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3C$ 149
Wed 8/47:20 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Wed 15/43:35 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 9/3C$ 152
Thu 16/46:00 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 20/46:00 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3C$ 156
Sat 11/412:26 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 20/46:00 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3C$ 157
Sat 18/410:10 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 21/47:55 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 159

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 128

One-way from

C$ 66

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 267

Good round-trip deal

C$ 618 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 140 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 15/4-15/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 01m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 2/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles Los Angeles.

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Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

1:50 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 29/4

10:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

2 stops7h 45m

C$ 167

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

5:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops6h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

3:35 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops6h 30m

C$ 172

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

5:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops6h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 15/4

2:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 179
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

8:49 a.m.-10:35 a.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 7/5

3:40 p.m.-5:12 p.m.

Nonstop1h 32m

C$ 186

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

11:00 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops9h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/4

6:35 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 206

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

1:50 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

2 stops7h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

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

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 206

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

5:05 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop6h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 18/4

5:20 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

2 stops6h 30m

C$ 208

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

7:25 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop5h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 30/4

11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 227

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

5:00 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

2 stops7h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

8:10 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 232

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

6:20 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 14/5

5:10 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

2 stops6h 25m

C$ 233

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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 6 March 2026.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of C$ 45). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 79). 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 10 March 2026.

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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 72% 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 21 February 2026.

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.

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 10 March 2026.
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.

Entertainment

4.3

Comfort

5.5

Crew

6.6

Boarding

6.0

Food

4.6

Overall

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BOS - ATL

Everything was on time. There were no refreshments but that was known in advance. Crew managed a medical emergency with efficiency and care.

Entertainment

4.3

Comfort

5.5

Crew

6.6

Boarding

6.0

Food

4.6

Overall

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BOS - ATL

Everything was on time. There were no refreshments but that was known in advance. Crew managed a medical emergency with efficiency and care.

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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 Los Angeles from San Francisco take 1h 28m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 114 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 46m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 186. Airlines will cover a distance of 542 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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$ 94. This flight start at 63% 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$ 50), Delta (C$ 52), and American Airlines (C$ 62).

  • 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 Avianca (86%), China Southern (86%) or Japan Airlines (86%) 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$ 407, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 66. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles Los Angeles), you can expect to pay C$ 319 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of C$ 45). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 79). 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$ 94AverageC$ 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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