$44 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $44 for one-way flights and $88 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Wed, May 7 - Sat, May 10
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
$88 Roundtrip, just found
$88
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 7 from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 10, priced at $88 just found
Frontier Airlines
Wed, May 28 - Tue, Jun 24
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
$98 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$98
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Jun 24, priced at $98 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 3 - Wed, May 7
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
$99 Roundtrip, just found
$99
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 3 from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Wed, May 7, priced at $99 just found
Southwest Airlines
Tue, May 27 - Sat, May 31
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
$103 Roundtrip, just found
$103
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 27 from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 31, priced at $103 just found
Frontier Airlines
Wed, May 14 - Sat, May 24
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
$104 Roundtrip, just found
$104
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 14 from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 24, priced at $104 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Jul 12 - Sat, Jul 19
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
$108 Roundtrip, just found
$108
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jul 12 from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Jul 19, priced at $108 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Jun 14 - Tue, Jun 24
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
$109 Roundtrip, just found
$109
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 14 from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Jun 24, priced at $109 just found
Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 28 - Sat, Jun 7
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
$112 Roundtrip, just found
$112
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Jun 7, priced at $112 just found
American Airlines
Tue, May 27 - Sat, May 31
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
$117 Roundtrip, just found
$117
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 27 from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 31, priced at $117 just found
Delta
Tue, May 27 - Sat, May 31
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
$117 Roundtrip, just found
$117
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, May 27 from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 31, priced at $117 just found
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$82
Distance
337 mi

San Francisco to Los Angeles Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles are during the month of May. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $44 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Los Angeles flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Los Angeles airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) cost?
You can land cheap return flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) starting at $74. Reserve your seat and get ready for takeoff. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines flight leaving SFO on May 6 2025 and touching down at LAX. The price was last updated on April 22 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to LAX?
The cheapest flights from SFO to LAX are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
You can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) with 6 carriers, including:

  • United Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • American Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from SFO to LAX?
At the moment, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from SFO to LAX is Frontier Airlines. You can jet off on this route from $45. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SFO on May 11 2025. Prices were last updated on April 22 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
When departing from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), you’ll have your pick from an average of 31 daily direct flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Flights between SFO and LAX are busiest at 7 PM. If you’d like a more relaxed experience and potentially cheaper tickets, choose a time outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to LAX?
If you depart on a Sunday, you’ll get the biggest range of options for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
The first flight of the day taking off from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is at around 6:00AM UTC-8. Board this flight and you’ll land at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) at approximately 7:33AM UTC-8. The total flight duration is 1h 33m.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Flights from SFO to LAX have an average travel time of 1 hour and 31 minutes. The distance between these two airports is 340 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SFO to LAX?
Consider booking with Frontier Airlines if you’d like to fly straight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) without any interruptions. This carrier has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 88%. Want to be notified if anything changes? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
To avoid potential delays on the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) route, fly before 3 PM. Flights after this time are 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Los Angeles from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Take a direct flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles and land at any one of these hubs:

  • Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
  • Bob Hope Airport (BUR)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) last-minute?
Booking your flight from SFO to LAX just before your trip is usually more expensive. But if there’s some wiggle room with your travel times and dates, you could snag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to LAX flight and hotel package?
Booking a SFO to LAX flight and hotel package is usually cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your travels in one place. Select from our impressive range of stays and then add activities, car rentals and flights to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Generally, it’s possible to reschedule or cancel your SFO to LAX flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Check your airline’s policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and whether any costs are involved. You’ll also find further details on our Customer Service portal.

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