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

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Wed, 8 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$147 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$147
Return
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 8 Oct from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 15 Oct, priced at AU$147 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, 7 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$147 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$147
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, 7 Oct from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 15 Oct, priced at AU$147 found 2 days ago
Delta
Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$147 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$147
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 7 Oct from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 14 Oct, priced at AU$147 found 2 days ago
Delta
Wed, 8 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$148 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$148
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, 8 Oct from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 15 Oct, priced at AU$148 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$160 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$160
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, 20 Oct from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 22 Oct, priced at AU$160 found 15 hours ago
Delta
Sat, 8 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$162 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$162
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, 8 Nov from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 11 Nov, priced at AU$162 found 3 hours ago
Delta
Mon, 27 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$162 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$162
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, 27 Oct from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 28 Oct, priced at AU$162 found 2 days ago
Delta
Sun, 14 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$169 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$169
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, 14 Dec from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 16 Dec, priced at AU$169 found 1 day ago
United
Sun, 14 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$214 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$214
Return
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, 14 Dec from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 16 Dec, priced at AU$214 found 1 day ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon, 6 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$222 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$222
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Mon, 6 Oct from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 15 Oct, priced at AU$222 found 2 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$73 - AU$229 per traveller.
Flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles route information
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United
Return price
AU$146
Distance
540 km
Average flight time
1 hour 27 mins

SFO to LAX Flights

San Francisco and Los Angeles Airports

Go from second to first when you fly from SFO to LAX (in terms of busiest California airports, that is). San Francisco International Airport lies 21 km south of downtown. It’s easily accessible by BART trains, which will drop you at the terminal in parking garage G. By car, U.S. Route 101 leads directly to the airport, where short- and long-term parking are available. Passengers can also park at select BART stations with a pre-purchased permit. If you get to the airport early, choose from many local or chain restaurants to grab a bite. Or, check out the ever-changing cultural exhibits at the SFO Museum.

Once your San Francisco to Los Angeles flight lands, let LAX welcome you with its iconic mid-century Theme Building. If you didn’t get enough culture at SFO, head to the Flight Path Learning Center and Museum. When you’re ready to head into town, it’s a 32 km journey to city centre. Have your ride wait for you in Economy Lot C off 96th Street and Sepulveda Boulevard, or take a FlyAway shuttle bus to several main neighbourhoods. It’s definitely a driver’s city, so rental cars in Los Angeles are well worth it and easy to book.

Route Information

Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles take 1 1/2 hours and cover 543 km. Both airports are hubs for many major airlines, so it’s easy to find good a discount on a flight to Los Angeles.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to LAX?
Pack your bags, because round-trip flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to LAX start from AU$147. That's based on airfares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can increase quickly, so book today to secure the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from SFO to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Most flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether you are charged a fee differs between airlines. If you do need to cancel your trip, follow the instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from SFO to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
It only takes approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes to travel from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to LAX. Put your seat back and make yourself comfortable — but not too comfortable. You'll be disembarking soon enough.
How far is the flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to LAX?
The distance from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to LAX (LAX) is only 540 kilometres. You'll be walking down the air bridge and picking up your bags from the carousel in next to no time.
Which airlines fly direct from SFO to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
You have a wide array of choices when flying from SFO to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). Book your ticket today with one of these top carriers:

  • Alaska Airlines - (AS) with 265 monthly flights
  • United Airlines - (UA) with 238 monthly flights
  • Delta Air Lines - (DL) with 195 monthly flights
  • Southwest Airlines - (WN) with 130 monthly flights
  • American Airlines - (AA) with 95 monthly flights
  • JetBlue Airways - (B6) with 60 monthly flights

Are San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices always go up and down, so not always. While last-minute flight deals between San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) are of course possible, it's also a good idea to keep an eye on prices well before you fly. In fact, some carriers publicize their prices up to a year ahead of the departure date. Expedia is continuously updating the biggest bargains around, so keep checking back and be ready to lock in your seat when the fares dip.

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