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Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 29 mFlights between San Francisco and Los Angeles take, on average, 1 h and 29 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£11Cheapest price for a flight between San Francisco and Los Angeles found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportSan Francisco International AirportWhen flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Destination airportLos Angeles International AirportFor the route from San Francisco to Los Angeles

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Airlines flying this routeFrontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between San Francisco to Los Angeles

One-way average Price£72The average price for a flight San Francisco - Los Angeles at Opodo is £72, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to Los Angeles when departing from San Francisco

Airlines that fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Exchange rate

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1 USD = 0.74 GBP

Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 347 mi

San Francisco airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Los Angeles airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Book your San Francisco to Los Angeles flight

Search direct and connecting flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £11, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes roughly 3 h and 4 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the San Francisco–Los Angeles route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Arrival airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The weather in Los Angeles

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Los Angeles, temperatures average around 29ºC in the warmest months and roughly 9ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 29ºC
Lows: down to 9ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: December
Driest month: July
Wettest month: February

Tips for cheaper flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Los Angeles. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

When you fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles the average price is £72. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is 11 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The most popular months to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles are December, January and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The best time of the year to go to Los Angeles when flying from San Francisco depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, August and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route San Francisco - Los Angeles.

How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The total flight time between San Francisco and Los Angeles is of around 1 h and 29 m on average, considering an average distance of 347.42 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Los Angeles compared to San Francisco?

While in San Francisco temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Los Angeles can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 15º ºC in Los Angeles, compared to the 11º ºC average in San Francisco.

Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

The main airport route flying between San Francisco and Los Angeles is: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport(LAX). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Airlines with direct flights departing from San Francisco to Los Angeles are:

Frontier Airlines.
Alaska Airlines.
American Airlines.

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