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SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Tue 3/11
6:00-7:29
Nonstop1h 29m
Los Angeles
Tue 3/11
9:00-10:26
Nonstop1h 26m
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles
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San Francisco
Wed 4/11
8:20-9:50
Nonstop1h 30m
Los Angeles
Wed 11/11
16:55-18:20
Nonstop1h 25m
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Wed 4/11
16:55-18:35
Nonstop1h 40m
Los Angeles
Wed 18/11
20:00-21:25
Nonstop1h 25m
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Tue 27/10
12:26-14:01
Nonstop1h 35m
Los Angeles
Wed 28/10
9:45-11:21
Nonstop1h 36m
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Wed 4/11
10:25-16:30
1 stop6h 05m
Los Angeles
Sat 7/11
17:10-18:40
Nonstop1h 30m
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Wed 4/11
12:25-14:00
Nonstop1h 35m
Los Angeles
Tue 10/11
8:55-16:15
2 stops7h 20m
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Sat 14/11
16:30-17:59
Nonstop1h 29m
Los Angeles
Mon 16/11
21:59-23:21
Nonstop1h 22m
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Fri 6/11
7:00-8:35
Nonstop1h 35m
Los Angeles
Sat 7/11
6:00-7:35
Nonstop1h 35m
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Tue 3/11
13:50-15:25
Nonstop1h 35m
Los Angeles
Tue 10/11
16:32-18:02
Nonstop1h 30m
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Tue 27/10
10:20-11:45
Nonstop1h 25m
Los Angeles
Sat 31/10
13:30-17:45
1 stop4h 15m
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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?
Prices are currently low for flights on this route.
Typical prices usually range from R1 994 to R4 337.The lowest price recently found on this route was R1 562.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?
In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R3 307. If you don’t want to visit Los Angeles in October, then you should wait until January to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R3 473.
What is the cheapest San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around R3 721 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 R2 376 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?
There is only 1 cabin class 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.
How often are flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles delayed?
Historically, on average around 19% of flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 122 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?
Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?
According to our data, United Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 12% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per day?
As of October 2026, there are 108 flights per day flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The most common time of day flights depart is 16:00, with 42% of flights taking off at midday.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Los Angeles on average per week?
757 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to Los Angeles as of October 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 23% of flights per week taking off on this day.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles
How far is San Francisco to Los Angeles by plane?
There are 553,7 km between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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 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 required travel and health documents for your Los Angeles Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Los Angeles Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from San Francisco to Los Angeles is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), representing 16,89% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A321neo at 12,76%, Boeing 737-900 at 12,66%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 9,85%.
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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.
How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Once you have performed a search for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.
I’m not ready to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Price alerts on flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.