Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

• Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $658 or less one-way and $584 or less round-trip.
• The cheapest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles was found, on average, 68 days before departure.
• Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
• High season is considered to be October, November and December. The cheapest month to fly is January.
• 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.

• 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.

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

  There are 2,331 (direct) flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles per week, averaging 333 per day.

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

  The airlines most regularly connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines (27 flights per day), Qatar Airways (26 flights per day), and Air Tahiti Nui (25 flights per day).

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

  The earliest flight leaves San Francisco at 05:45 and lands in Los Angeles at 07:05.

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

  The last flight leaves San Francisco at 22:47 and lands in Los Angeles at 00:27.

• Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

  All the following airlines operate direct flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles: American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Finnair, ITA Airways, JetBlue, British Airways, Air China, China Airlines, Copa Airlines, China Southern, Delta, Aer Lingus, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, KLM, LATAM Airlines, Lufthansa, EL AL, ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, Virgin Atlantic, Southwest, and WestJet.

• 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 oneworld 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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