Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to LAX flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Los Angeles flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Los Angeles.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 11,819

Round-trip from

₹ 8,262,840
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From San Francisco to Los Angeles

SFO - LAX

Price

₹ 99,274 - ₹ 205,360

LAX

Temperature

14 - 23 °C

LAX

Rainfall

0 - 87 mm

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

Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Los Angeles.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 60 days in advance to save up to 48% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 60 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as ₹ 13,067, or ₹ 17,146 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

January can be a great time to fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about ₹ 13,255. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as ₹ 7,324. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles (SFO - LAX)?

When flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Los Angeles flights.

What days are direct flights available from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per day?

On average 115 flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 8% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 49% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 25% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 18% of flight departures

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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 Fiji Airways(95%), Gulf Air(95%) or Japan Airlines(94%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What does SFO to LAX mean?

San Francisco Airport is SFO and Los Angeles Airport is LAX. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

Other flights from San Francisco

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Los Angeles

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
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Top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from San Francisco to Los Angeles choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 5,091Average₹ 10,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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JetBlueCheapest₹ 7,475Average₹ 11,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest₹ 8,096Average₹ 8,977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 9,364Average₹ 19,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles

See what time of day planes typically take off from San Francisco to Los Angeles
18%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
42%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
30%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
10%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Monday141daily flights
Tuesday109daily flights
Wednesday104daily flights
Thursday114daily flights
Friday129daily flights
Saturday102daily flights
Sunday112daily flights

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