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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

SFO — LAX
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

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 12 September 2025.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 10,595

Good round-trip deal

₹ 9,721 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 4,529 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 17,790 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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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 return flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of ₹ 1,030). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,260). 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 September 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 84% on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 7 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons 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 12 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, such as Alaska Airlines and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,176 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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.

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

    Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles have been viewed 52 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Frontier, at ₹ 5,231, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Los Angeles. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Alaska Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Gulf Air(89%), SkyWest Airlines(86%) or China Eastern(85%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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 holiday 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of ₹ 1,030). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,260). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest₹ 5,231Average₹ 10,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 11,672Average₹ 17,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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