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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from C$ 84

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles are usually found in August or September, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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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 8 June 2026.

Tue 3/115:00 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Wed 4/111:25 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6C$ 141
Tue 4/87:55 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Tue 11/81:25 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 8/6C$ 155
Wed 2/910:40 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Tue 8/94:15 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6C$ 167
Tue 25/88:23 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/87:22 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6C$ 169
Tue 30/66:00 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 30/610:03 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6C$ 184
Wed 8/76:00 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 15/77:30 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6C$ 191

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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 8 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 141

One-way from

C$ 84

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 261

Good round-trip deal

C$ 107 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 179 or less
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  • 3/11-4/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
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  • 22/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

12:15 p.m.-1:55 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/8

9:34 p.m.-11:02 p.m.

Nonstop1h 28m

C$ 219

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

2:35 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/8

1:25 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

2 stops5h 40m

C$ 226

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 25/8

10:40 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops8h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/8

7:50 a.m.-2:40 p.m.

2 stops6h 50m

C$ 237

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 2/7

12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/7

5:35 a.m.-9:10 a.m.

1 stop3h 35m

C$ 241

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 6/7

6:05 a.m.-7:35 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/7

7:35 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop5h 20m

C$ 241

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

6:50 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

2 stops10h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/9

5:40 a.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 256

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 4/7

10:20 a.m.-7:20 p.m.

2 stops9h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/7

8:10 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 256

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 15/7

11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop5h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 18/7

8:10 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop4h 25m

C$ 262

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 16/7

6:45 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop5h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/7

7:35 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop5h 20m

C$ 263

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 22/7

6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

2 stops10h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/7

8:55 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 266

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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?

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 89 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of C$ 240). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 340). 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 8 June 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 79% on airfare.

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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 8 June 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.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,907 reviews
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Overall

5.6

Boarding

5.9

Entertainment

4.3

Comfort

5.4

Food

4.5

Crew

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Prodipto,Mar 2026

PHL - BNA

Delay at the beginning in Philly and then huge delay just sitting on the tarmac after landing, for one hour in Nashville
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,907 reviews
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,907 reviews
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Overall

5.6

Boarding

5.9

Entertainment

4.3

Comfort

5.4

Food

4.5

Crew

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Prodipto,Mar 2026

PHL - BNA

Delay at the beginning in Philly and then huge delay just sitting on the tarmac after landing, for one hour in Nashville

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 110 outbound flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles offered by 1 airline.

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

    The San Francisco to Los Angeles flight path was viewed by 25 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles can take about 1h 27m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 236. 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$ 56. This flight start at 80% 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$ 46), Delta (C$ 54), and American Airlines (C$ 63).

  • 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%), Asiana Airlines (85%) or ITA Airways (84%) 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$ 304, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 56. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay C$ 171 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of C$ 240). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 340). 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$ 56AverageC$ 121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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