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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is January, where tickets cost $231 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets is $299 and $283 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

The airlines most regularly connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles are Delta (14 flights per day), Alaska Airlines (12 flights per day), and American Airlines (11 flights per day).

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
There are 7 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles. They are: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at $119 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 46 and 61 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 1h 33m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 394 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 06:00 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 07:31.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles jets off at 22:56 and lands at 00:36.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

  • Where can I find prayer rooms in Los Angeles International Airport?

    In the Private Suite Terminal of the airport, you can find multi-faith prayer rooms and several other comfort additions, such as daybeds and even a food pantry. However, you do have to purchase an annual membership to access this terminal of Los Angeles Airport.

  • Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    There are several direct flights available for this route. You will be able to choose from airlines such as Delta, American Airways, and Alaska Airlines as these airlines provide direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Where is the food court at Los Angeles International Airport?

    The food court is located at Tom Bradley Terminal of the Los Angeles International Airport. Some restaurants located at the airport include Barney’s Beanery, SeaLegs Wine Bar, and Built Custom Burgers. You will also be able to find a McDonald's at the airport.

  • How can I access airport lounges at San Francisco International Airport?

    You do not have to be a member of an airline to access the airport lounges at San Francisco International Airport as you will be able to purchase a day pass as an economy class traveller.

  • Where can I find childcare facilities at San Francisco International Airport?

    If you are travelling with young children, you can find child-care facilities such as play areas, nurseries, and others in Terminal 2 of the airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $41 or less one-way and $77 or less round-trip.
  • If you need to find additional information regarding your flight, you can download the San Francisco Flight Tracker App and you will be able to discover essential information regarding the airport as well as your flight. You will be able to find restaurants and locate facilities inside the airport, which will make your travels as simple as possible.
  • When travelling from San Francisco city centre to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you can travel via the BART train. The trip will cost you about $ 8 (A$ 11.44) and it will take roughly 50min to reach the airport. If you travel by taxi, the trip will take roughly 30min and will cost approximately $ 35 (A$ 50).
  • Upon your arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you can access the airport lounges by purchasing a day pass. The airport lounges that allow economy class travellers access through day pass are located at Terminal 6 of the airport. You will also be able to find airport lounges reserved for airline members, such as Qantas and Delta Sky Club.
  • Los Angeles International Airport is located roughly 22 km from the city centre. You can reach the city centre from the airport by train for a fare of around $ 1.75 (A$ 2.50). This is the cheapest method of reaching the city centre from the airport and the trip will take approximately 1h.
  • Should you require additional assistance once you land at Los Angeles International Airport, it is best to phone the airport in advance to pre-arrange services like wheelchair rental and other special services. The airport does accommodate travellers with reduced mobility, although pre-arrangement is recommended.
  • There are a few hotels located onsite at Los Angeles International Airport. Holiday Inn Los Angeles, Hilton Los Angeles, and Quality Inn & Suites Los Angeles are all located onsite. If you opt to stay at a hotel that is situated near the airport, you can make use of hotel shuttle services to reach the hotel.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +40 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +37 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +38 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +38 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +39 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9085 reviews
7.3entertainment
8.6crew
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
7.3food
Airline reviews

The cabin temperature was very warm. Flight attendant did not help when my 3 YO needed to go to the bathroom and it was close to landing time. She knocked and opened the door. I would appreciate more empathy towards the situation.

2.0 MediocreMasako, Apr 2024EWR - LAX
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The cabin temperature was very warm. Flight attendant did not help when my 3 YO needed to go to the bathroom and it was close to landing time. She knocked and opened the door. I would appreciate more empathy towards the situation.

The flight was diverted and departed from San Jose instead of San Francisco. This could’ve been executed more smoothly because after arriving in San Jose it seemed like nothing was being processed correctly as needed for the gate agents to do their jobs well and the flight to leave on time

Excellent service and prices. I was not award of inflight entertainment.

They gave me a seat with extra leg room. But they didn't offer me anything to drink, just because it was an hour flight

watching out the window as the loaders bounced the luggage onto the carts as it was deplaned made me understand why some of my bags have been destroyed on the airline.

I went Premium otherwise it would have been a long wait. On board I only asked for a cup of hot water and got lukewarm. Cabin crew have poor to no service. But great flight; it went smooth.

Alaska airlines is the best. Best customer service, crew, and value for money.

I have taken 4 Alaska flights in the past 3 weeks and every single flight was delayed. They give you a $12 voucher for airport food, sometimes too late, after you’ve already eaten. That might get you a bagel. Reservations, rentals, etc have to be cancelled with no repercussions. Will be avoiding Alaska if possible.

Great flight Pilot was friendly and kept us informed when small delay to de ice plane

Once again, AA overbooked this flight, stranding passengers in between blizzards in Jackson. At least this time the agent took volunteers - on my flight TO Jackson from LAX, AA simply cut off boarding midway through Group 7 without warning. This flight was mostly fine, with the exception of the flight attendants. They stowed my carry-on (and a few others') at the front of the plane, but didn't pull the bags out upon landing, nor even communicate to that there were bags there to the crew. The crew had to go searching for my bag after I explained it should've been on the valet cart. When I got to the shuttle, my flight attendants were already on it. Seems they were in a hurry to clock out... at the expense of me and other passengers who had trusted them with our luggage.

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directFiji Airways
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directDelta
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directAir New Zealand
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directUnited Airlines
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directEL AL
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directQantas Airways
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directSouthwest
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directIberia
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directKorean Air
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directWestJet
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directAir China
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directSingapore Airlines
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directGulf Air
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directAmerican Airlines
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directKLM
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directQatar Airways
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directAer Lingus
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directAir France
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directChina Airlines
1h 30mSFO-LAX
directEmirates
1h 40mSFO-LAX
directChina Eastern
1h 31mSFO-LAX
directCopa Airlines
1h 37mSFO-LAX
directAsiana Airlines
1h 33mSFO-LAX
directVirgin Australia
1h 37mSFO-LAX
directAeromexico
1h 30mSFO-LAX
directAlaska Airlines
1h 36mSFO-LAX
directFrontier
1h 25mSFO-LAX
directJetBlue
1h 29mSFO-LAX
directAvianca
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directLATAM Airlines
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directChina Southern
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directFinnair
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directITA Airways
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directHawaiian Airlines
1h 29mSFO-LAX
directANA
1h 45mSFO-LAX
directAir Tahiti Nui
1h 31mSFO-LAX
directLufthansa
1h 40mSFO-LAX
directVirgin Atlantic
1h 30mSFO-LAX
directBritish Airways
1h 42mSFO-LAX

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