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.

Alaska Airlines
Mon, 8 Sep. - Tue, 23 Sep.
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$125 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$125
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, 8 Sep. from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 23 Sep., priced at AU$125 found 4 days ago
Delta
Thu, 6 Nov. - Wed, 12 Nov.
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$127 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$127
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov. from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 12 Nov., priced at AU$127 found 3 days ago
Delta
Thu, 4 Sep. - Mon, 8 Sep.
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$134 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$134
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 4 Sep. from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Mon, 8 Sep., priced at AU$134 found 3 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, 4 Sep. - Mon, 8 Sep.
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$139 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$139
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, 4 Sep. from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Mon, 8 Sep., priced at AU$139 found 3 days ago
Delta
Fri, 5 Sep. - Mon, 22 Sep.
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$141 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$141
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, 5 Sep. from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Mon, 22 Sep., priced at AU$141 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, 4 Sep. - Mon, 8 Sep.
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$142 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$142
Return
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 4 Sep. from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Mon, 8 Sep., priced at AU$142 found 3 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, 21 Oct. - Mon, 10 Nov.
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$144 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$144
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, 21 Oct. from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Mon, 10 Nov., priced at AU$144 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, 6 Nov. - Wed, 12 Nov.
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$145 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$145
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov. from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 12 Nov., priced at AU$145 found 3 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Sun, 31 Aug. - Wed, 3 Sep.
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$159 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$159
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sun, 31 Aug. from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 3 Sep., priced at AU$159 found 4 days ago
United
Thu, 6 Nov. - Wed, 12 Nov.
SFO
San Francisco
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$219 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$219
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov. from San Francisco to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 12 Nov., priced at AU$219 found 3 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$74 - AU$242 per traveller.

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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$125
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$125. 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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Los Angeles Flight Deals

Orange County

San Francisco to John Wayne
AU$160.50

Burbank

San Francisco to Hollywood Burbank
AU$179.30

Ontario

San Francisco to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
AU$289.60

Long Beach

San Francisco Airports

San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. to Los Angeles
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Oakland

Oakland Intl. to Los Angeles
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