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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $91. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Los Angeles.$91 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $91, select.

Los Angeles.$92 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 2 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $92, select.

Los Angeles.$93 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 12 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $93, select.

Los Angeles.$96 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $96, select.

Los Angeles.$102 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $102, select.

Los Angeles.$103 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $103, select.

Los Angeles.$110 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $110, select.

Los Angeles.$112 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $112, select.

Los Angeles.$118 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.

Los Angeles.$130 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $130, select.

Los Angeles.$131 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $131, select.

Los Angeles.$146 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.

Los Angeles.$146 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.

Los Angeles.$167 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.

Los Angeles.$186 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $186, select.

Los Angeles.$246 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $246, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in April.

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San Francisco to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$91
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	1 hr, 36 mins
Most popular airline	SkyWest Airlines
Average flights per week	2,948

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Los Angeles?

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.

How much are return flights from San Francisco International to Los Angeles?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Los Angeles is $91. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco International to Los Angeles?

1 hour and 36 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Los Angeles.

Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Los Angeles?

SkyWest Airlines, American Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui fly direct from San Francisco International to Los Angeles.

How many flights are there a week from San Francisco International to Los Angeles?

As of March 2026, there are 2,948 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Los Angeles.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco International to Los Angeles?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Los Angeles is usually April.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Los Angeles?

If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from $91.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Los Angeles?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Los Angeles?

In March, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles with?

Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Los Angeles and San Francisco (where San Francisco International Airport is located) are both in the UTC-7 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
With 217 flights a week between the two airports, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the busiest route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:30. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from SFO to LAX is with United Airlines at 22:59.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SFO to Los Angeles flight.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
You can book a direct San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles ticket. Begin your trip at SFO and end it at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles are available from numerous airlines. Book your journey with one of these:
SFO is about 18 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
In search of a hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 77.36% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles

The best price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles flight is $40. The cheapest price for a return flight is $91. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from SFO to Los Angeles. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Finding cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the best prices throughout the month and walk away with an epic deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SFO to Los Angeles by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Los Angeles and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from SFO to Los Angeles can help you get the best possible rate.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

Central Los Angeles is about 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). After your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near VNY. Kick back and get cosy after your SFO to Los Angeles flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and get going in the blink of an eye.
Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just what's available, by securing your ride from VNY ahead of time. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially when the airport is busy.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

Visit Los Angeles in peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from SFO to Los Angeles around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Los Angeles

Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
The Broad and Griffith Observatory are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Los Angeles travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

Explore more of United States

Los Angeles has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another favourite destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without seeing Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.