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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

The distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles is approximately 545.43km. The average flight time between San Francisco and Los Angeles is 1 hour 34 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 36
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines SFO-LAX 1h 37m · Direct Thu, Oct 1
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Cheapest return
S$ 51
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines SFO-LAX 1h 31m · Direct Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
545.43km
Flight distance
1h 34m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 36, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 51.

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Los Angeles

You can choose from 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Frontier Airlines currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The average price of one-way flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is September, with an average price of S$ 80, and the most expensive month is December, with an average price of up to S$ 150.

S$ 150
S$ 115
S$ 80
S$ 45
    Cheapest
  • S$ 125
    Aug
  • S$ 80
    Sep
  • S$ 100
    Oct
  • S$ 123
    Nov
  • S$ 150
    Dec
  • S$ 125
    Jan
  • S$ 122
    Feb
  • S$ 110
    Mar
  • S$ 125
    Apr
  • S$ 106
    May
  • S$ 122
    Jun
  • S$ 117
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The average price of round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is September, with an average price of S$ 252, and the most expensive month is February, with an average price of up to S$ 356.

S$ 356
S$ 304
S$ 252
S$ 200
    Cheapest
  • S$ 278
    Aug
  • S$ 252
    Sep
  • S$ 266
    Oct
  • S$ 346
    Nov
  • S$ 345
    Dec
  • S$ 257
    Jan
  • S$ 356
    Feb
  • S$ 344
    Mar
  • S$ 327
    Apr
  • S$ 349
    May
  • S$ 287
    Jun
  • S$ 346
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as S$ 36 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to LAX on Thu, Oct 1), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 51 departing on Sat, Sep 12 and returning on Tue, Sep 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines Delta Air Lines Frontier Airlines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 34 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 95 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA1097 (07:44) American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA6274 (09:22)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Oct 1, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 36.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles on August 19, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 26.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (SFO-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and San Francisco is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Francisco to Los Angeles is S$ 129. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from San Francisco to Los Angeles is S$ 203. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter San Francisco and Los Angeles, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the lowest estimated prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Real-time pricing updates

Prices, availability, and travel information on this page have been updated within the last 24 hours, and with many routes refreshed in real time. The more popular the route, the more accurate the data.

Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.