Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles (SFO-LAX)

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles starting at IDR 290,377

For as little as IDR 290,377, you can take your next adventure to Los Angeles without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from San Francisco below.

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San Francisco to Los Angeles Flight Time

Flight info.

Departure

Arrival

Weekly Schedule

F93308

Frontier Airlines

14:18

SFO

1.7h

Nonstop

15:59

LAX

SM-WTFS

F94594

Frontier Airlines

18:58

SFO

1.5h

Nonstop

20:30

LAX

-MTW-FS

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Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions

When to buy flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) the cheapest?
Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much is a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) cost?
According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around IDR 1,740,011.
How long is a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
It takes about 6 hours 31 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX).
What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Los Angeles?
- The distance from Los Angeles International Airport to downtown is about 19km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
- The distance from Ontario International Airport to downtown is about 59km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
What time does the earliest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles depart?
The earliest flight departs from San Francisco (SFO) at 06:00 and arrives in Los Angeles (LAX) at 07:33.
What time does the latest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles depart?
The latest flight departs from San Francisco (SFO) at 21:59 and arrives in Los Angeles (LAX) at 23:31.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX): Volaris, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, IBERIA, LATAM Airlines and Air China.
What's the most popular airline for direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
United Airlines operates 46 direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How many airports in Los Angeles?
There are 3 airports near Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport, Ontario International Airport and Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport.

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Tap 'Date' on the flight search bar to browse the calendar for San Francisco to Los Angeles airfare over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're looking to fly within the next 3 months, the cheapest date seems to be Wed, Mar 12, with one-way flights starting at IDR 718064.

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Find cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Cheapest direct flight price	IDR 290,377
Cheapest return ticket price	IDR 495,216
Off-season for travel	January
Peak season for travel	November
Flight distance	545.43km
Average flight time	6 hours 31 minutes
Popular airline	American Airlines