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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles
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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 August is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $203.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?
According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $110. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $233. 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?
Flying to Los Angeles from San Francisco at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $147 when looking at flights departing at midday. Flights to Los Angeles are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $245. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.
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 $226 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 $178 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?
There are 4 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, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Which airlines fly to Los Angeles?
Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Los Angeles. Keep in mind that there are 3 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?
As of January 2025, 129 flights take off from San Francisco and land in Los Angeles each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00, with 44% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per week?
903 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to Los Angeles as of January 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Sun, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.
When to book flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
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How far is San Francisco to Los Angeles by plane?
A flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles will travel around 555.1 km. Typically, this will take 1h 23m 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 are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
There are 2 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport as of January 2025.
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 necessary travel and health documents for your Los Angeles Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the leading plane model is Airbus A320neo, making up 21.40% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 with 9.38%, Airbus A320 (sharklets) with 7.86%, and Boeing 737-900 with 7.79%.
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San Francisco to Los Angeles is Frontier, representing 62% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is Alaska Airlines at 38%.
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 $35 | Free cancellation | Rating 6.0 3,440 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $146 | Free cancellation | Rating 8.0 9,691 reviews |
Alaska Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Los Angeles
The lowest priced Alaska Airlines flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles from the last 72 hours was $90. Generally, Alaska Airlines has 42 flights on this route every week with an average price of $187. Alaska Airlines is rated 8.0/10 by our users.
Frontier Flights From San Francisco to Los Angeles
Frontier (6.0/10 from 3,440 reviews) operates around 11 flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles in any given week. The average Frontier airfare for this route is around $79, with deals from around $22 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip San Francisco to Los Angeles flight searches in the last 72 hours.
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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles with flexible booking policies on momondo?
All flight searches from San Francisco to Los Angeles on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.
How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
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I’m not ready to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
If you are not ready to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert, where momondo will track prices on flights to Los Angeles and let you know when they change.