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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Los Angeles?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?
The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco, with most prices found around £91. If you aren’t able to travel to Los Angeles during the month of September, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £96.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?
The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Los Angeles on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as £130. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around £310. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Los Angeles.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Los Angeles is at midday. Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles during this time can be as low as £68. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are £277 on average. Flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.
What is the cheapest San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco when booking 9 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around £109 when searching 9 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco for as low as £86 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?
There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Frontier, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Which airlines fly to Los Angeles?
Alaska Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Los Angeles. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Los Angeles on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per day?
The number of flights available between San Francisco and Los Angeles is 105 per day as of March 2025. The most frequent departure time is 18:00, with 44% of daily flights leaving at midday.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per week?
As of March 2025, there are 735 flights per week flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 26% of flights taking off on this day.
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How far is San Francisco to Los Angeles by plane?
The distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles is about 345.0 mi. Typically, this will take 1h 25m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
As of March 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Los Angeles Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Los Angeles Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Francisco to Los Angeles is Airbus A320neo (16.78% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 (8.98%), Embraer 175 (8.97%), and Boeing 737-800 (7.79%).
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Francisco to Los Angeles is Frontier (42% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Alaska Airlines (31%), Southwest (11%), and Delta (9%).
Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom £34 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.0 3,272 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £86 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 7,896 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £86 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 9,797 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £88 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £95 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 4,273 reviews |
Delta Flights From San Francisco to Los Angeles
Delta operates around 10 flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been £153, but momondo users have found Delta deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles from as low as £111 round-trip. Delta has been scored 8.0/10 in 7,896 reviews.
Alaska Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. Alaska Airlines flight deals for San Francisco to Los Angeles start from as low as £111 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Alaska Airlines deals seen on momondo around £173. Alaska Airlines operates 28 flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco in an average week. Users have rated it 8.0/10 across 9,797 reviews.
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
It is quick and easy to find San Francisco to Los Angeles flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Los Angeles that suits you.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles with flexible booking policies on momondo?
momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.
How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Once all potential San Francisco to Los Angeles flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.
I’m not ready to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Of course. momondo tracks the price of San Francisco to Los Angeles flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.