What to know about flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles is approximately 545.43 km. It takes around 1 hour 32 minutes on average to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
PHP 939
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines SFO-LAX 1h 32m · Nonstop Mon, Nov 9
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Cheapest round-trip
PHP 2,376
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines SFO-LAX 1h 33m · Nonstop Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 9
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When to travel
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
545.43 km
Flight distance
1h 32m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from PHP 939 and round-trip from PHP 2,376. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from San Francisco to Los Angeles are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles operated an average of 188 times per day over the past 7 days. The on-time departure rate was 32.9%, while the on-time arrival rate was 82.7%.

Which airlines are the most popular for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines, among 5 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Alaska Airlines logo Alaska Airlines
United Airlines logo United Airlines
Frontier Airlines logo Frontier Airlines
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The average price of one-way flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is September, with an average price of PHP 3,886; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to PHP 7,399.

PHP 7,399
PHP 5,643
PHP 3,886
PHP 2,130
    Cheapest
  • PHP 7,234
    Oct
  • PHP 6,057
    Nov
  • PHP 7,399
    Dec
  • PHP 6,144
    Jan
  • PHP 6,003
    Feb
  • PHP 5,427
    Mar
  • PHP 6,135
    Apr
  • PHP 5,219
    May
  • PHP 6,011
    Jun
  • PHP 5,779
    Jul
  • PHP 5,796
    Aug
  • PHP 3,886
    Sep

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The average price of round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is January, with an average price of PHP 12,684, and the most expensive month is February, with an average price of up to PHP 17,603.

PHP 17,603
PHP 15,144
PHP 12,684
PHP 10,225
    Cheapest
  • PHP 13,951
    Oct
  • PHP 17,100
    Nov
  • PHP 17,041
    Dec
  • PHP 12,684
    Jan
  • PHP 17,603
    Feb
  • PHP 16,997
    Mar
  • PHP 16,170
    Apr
  • PHP 17,221
    May
  • PHP 14,165
    Jun
  • PHP 17,095
    Jul
  • PHP 15,631
    Aug
  • PHP 17,003
    Sep

Which day of the week has the lowest fares for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The average weekly fares for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles on different dates. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Tuesday offers the lowest fares for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, while Sunday typically has the highest fares.

PHP 9,758
PHP 8,342
PHP 6,925
PHP 5,509
  • PHP 7,891
    Mon
  • PHP 6,925
    Tue
  • PHP 7,292
    Wed
  • PHP 8,667
    Thu
  • PHP 9,319
    Fri
  • PHP 7,853
    Sat
  • PHP 9,758
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles (SFO-LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as PHP 939 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to LAX on Mon, Nov 9), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from PHP 2,376 departing on Sun, Dec 6 and returning on Wed, Dec 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines Frontier Airlines United Airlines Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 32 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 97 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL1598 (07:16) American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA2660 (07:43)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Nov 9, with one-way flights priced at just PHP 939.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles on October 31, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at PHP 677.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Ontario International Airport (ONT), and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (SFO-LAX) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and San Francisco is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Francisco to Los Angeles is PHP 6,289. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from San Francisco to Los Angeles is PHP 10,019. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter San Francisco and Los Angeles, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The average fare for all direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, with prices starting from PHP 6,329.

PHP 4,167
PHP 6,329
PHP 8,492
PHP 10,655
PHP 12,817
Frontier Airlines
PHP 6,329
Frontier Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
PHP 8,423
Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines
PHP 8,780
Alaska Airlines
Delta Air Lines
PHP 8,949
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
PHP 10,789
American Airlines
United Airlines
PHP 12,817
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most frequent flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Total number of flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles operated by all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, United Airlines operates the most frequent flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, with 117 flights per week.

20
52
85
117
United Airlines
117
United Airlines
Air Tahiti Nui
100
Air Tahiti Nui
Air New Zealand
82
Air New Zealand
British Airways
70
British Airways
Virgin Australia
68
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
52
Qantas Airways

How many flights operate daily from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The number of weekly flights operating on each date from San Francisco to Los Angeles. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Friday is the day with the most flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, while Tuesday/Wednesday has the fewest.

922
809
696
583
Highest
798
Mon
696
Tue
696
Wed
789
Thu
922
Fri
838
Sat
853
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.