SFO - LAX
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Low season | January |
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High season | November |
Cheapest flight | $33 |
Average price round-trip | $159 |
Good deal round-trip | $168 |
Good deal one-way | $89 |
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SFO to Los Angeles
- Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $89 or less one-way and $168 or less round-trip.
- The cheapest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles was found 71 days before departure, on average.
- Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
- High season is considered to be October, November and December. The cheapest month to fly is January.
- Morning departure is around 19% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
- Drop off your car at the parking lots in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) as you catch your flight to Los Angeles. Parking is available in the Domestic Garage in Terminals 1, 2, and 3, International Garages A and G, Long Term Surface Lot, and the Long-Term Garage North.
- SFO has several ATMs that serve passengers in need of cash. Bank of America has ATMs near Baggage Carousel 10 in the Arrivals Level, near Gates E2, E6, and F2. Wells Fargo operates ATMs near Gates F5, E2, and Baggage Carousel 4.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has new spacious suites for nursing mothers. These nursing rooms are located in Terminals 5, 4, and 2 and offer a spacious, comfortable bench, sink, changing table, and two electrical outlets for plugging breast pumps.
- If you’re traveling through SFO with your kids, you can take them to the Kids’ Spot located Post-security in Terminal 2 near Gates D15 and D7. This is a convenient spot that helps the kids unwind before boarding flying.
- Even though most San Francisco to Los Angeles flies nonstop, you can also catch one-stop flights that are an affordable option. A common layover option for these flights is in Phoenix.
- Interested in booking flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles? If so, make sure to take into consideration where in the city you will be staying. While Los Angeles International Airport is a convenient option for travelers that will be staying in the city center, Hollywood Burbank Airport allows visitors to more easily access northern Los Angeles.
- If you would like your flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles to be with an airline that is known for having comfortable seats, considering booking with Alaska Airlines. If having extra legroom is very important to you, book with United Airlines and consider upgrading to their Economy Plus option. If you plan on flying with a lot of luggage, book with Southwest, as you can check two suitcases for free.
- Hoping to use public transportation to travel between Hollywood Burbank Airport and downtown Los Angeles? Consider using either the local bus or Metro system, as both of these are affordable choices that are located near the airport and connect the different neighborhoods of the city.
- Looking to kill some time before your flight takes off from San Francisco International Airport? Pay a visit to the SFO Museum, which is located in the airport’s Departures terminal. This museum is a popular cultural institution that features a variety of local art, regional history, and items related to the area’s aviation advancements, making it an interesting place to learn more about San Francisco.
- If flying tends to stress you out, make sure to keep your eyes open for San Francisco International Airport’s official Wag Brigade. The Wag Brigade is a group of trained dogs that are led throughout the different terminals by volunteers in order to help entertain travelers and ease any nerves that anyone might have about flying.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews8.4
SouthwestOverall score based on 13952 reviews
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87boarding
78food
80entertainment
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84comfort
Airline reviews
Pros: "The crew, the service on the plane and boarding was great. Even the captain kept us informed of the reason for the delay."
Cons: "When booking flights, I expect to arrive within a 15 minute cushion. But this flights was 2.5 hours late to arrive to the destination."
Pros: "The crew, the service on the plane and boarding was great. Even the captain kept us informed of the reason for the delay."
Cons: "When booking flights, I expect to arrive within a 15 minute cushion. But this flights was 2.5 hours late to arrive to the destination."
Cons: "There was a plane at our gate, so we had to wait on the tarmac 5-10 minutes until the gate was free. A ready gate would’ve made my experience perfect."
Pros: "Average"
Cons: "Been on time (both flights were late) and offered a competitive direct flight."
Cons: "Plane was a little older. But the staff was terrific"
Pros: "It’s Southwest. Meaning lost cost, no frills, but more importantly no extra fees. They will get you where you need to go."
Cons: "Our first flight was canceled. We called and had to change airports. No upgrades were offered. Tried changing return flight and the wanted to charge us after they cancelled the flight."
Pros: "Southwest is really the worst about delay announcements, told us on time until 20 minutes after flight time"
Pros: "Seat are OK. Crew are absolute useless and unapologetic."
Cons: "Better training to crew on ethics, communication. The crew must be subjected to test their racial tendencies."
Pros: "The crew was attentive."
Cons: "No phone chargers on the plane. WiFi was not available for that particular flight. We sat on the plane at the gate for almost an hour before the plane started moving and the crew said the delays were due to “paperwork”"
Pros: "I thought the crew was very nice and the flight was smooth"
Cons: "It was the last flight of the night and the crew was very loud. I just wanted to sleep but the crew wanted to talk."
Pros: "- On-time boarding and departure - Friendly and efficient crew - Ample overhead bin space (flight was not full)"
Cons: "- Retrofitted Airbus has less less legroom and comfort in all seat classes than old VA configuration - Dog was allowed to roam aisle unleashed - No seat-back entertainment screens - Delay in disembarking at destination due to malfunctioning passenger boarding bridge"
Pros: "Everything was good. First class meal was tasty."
Cons: "There was a cat underneath my seat and meowed the entire flight keeping everyone in the plane up. Some animals should not be allowed on red-eye flights."
Pros: "The crew was great, the plane was clean and updated, the in-flight entertainment was good."
Cons: "On both of my Alaska Airlines flights we took off later than scheduled, by over 15 minutes. It could have been due to the congestion at LAX. And the seats were comfortable if not a little cramped. I also wish we would have been offered adult beverages on my late flight into SFO -- helps for sleep."
Pros: "crew was nice"
Cons: "disorganized boarding led to delays. Landed and sat on the tarmac in the most jet fuel emitting area of the airport and breathed it in for 40 minutes before getting to the gate. Just disorganized in general with take off/landing planning."
Pros: "The fact that movies were available in a domestic flight and the variety of movies."
Cons: "Luggage space issue could have been handled prior to flight not on a volunteer basis."
Pros: "Crew was wonderful. Service was excellent."
Cons: "Very poor entertainment. The Virgin America planes had excellent entertainment as they had TV screens on the seats. You should consider bringing those back."
Cons: "9:30 am flight was cancelled and I was given a 1:30 pm flight instead. Coming home the flight was delayed because while the plane and flight crew were there the Captain was not. It sounded like he was flying in from somewhere else."
Pros: "Seat didn’t work in First Class.."
Cons: "The flight was delayed and they barely communicated so people were lined up for a long time... just let people know what is going on!! I miss Virgin America !!"
Cons: "delayed leaving, delayed arriving, sat on tarmac on both ends..."
Pros: "The crew was on it and friendly. Nice drink and snack service. Very comfortable."
Cons: "They had to reset entertainment sets 3 times before they started working. This happens regularly on the SFO to BOS jetblue flight."
Pros: "Great legroom. Got in a bit early which was fantastic. Appreciated a mid-flight update from the pilot."
Cons: "Earphone jack did not work so I couldn’t listen to any movies or shows — shouldn’t sell a seat on a 5 hour flight if entertainment isn’t working. Plane also felt like it could have been cleaner."
Cons: "More complimentary food options given it’s a 6 and a half hour flight."
Pros: "There was actual room for my legs."
Cons: "There could have been more legroom so that you could actually get out without almost sitting in someone else's lap. But it was easier than my last flight (on American Airlines). Having a meal available would have been nice on a flight of almost 6 hours."
Pros: "Crew and amenities were great. Loved the snack and food options and the warm towel upon landing!"
Cons: "Takeoff was delayed by 30 mins and we taxiied on the runway for about 30 mins after landing"
Pros: "Super friendly staff, best-tasting food outside of flying first in some of the East Asian carriers. The massaging feature on the lie flat bed was also excellent."
Cons: "Entertainment screen in our section of the plane were not functioning correctly. The crew made several attempts to reset the screens but it didn't work,"
Pros: "The colors"
Cons: "THERE ARE ONLY 1-2 STAFF MEMEBRS AT TERMINAL 5 JFK (busiest ailier in the world) for 309+ passengers an hour that’s not enough. I booked with you guys and paid extra money for worthless travels, but no. Never again with JetBlue"
Pros: "Despite being a smaller airline I must say I’m completely floored by how much I enjoyed my flight with JetBlue! The free WiFi is a game changer compared to the greedier airlines that charge through the roof for it and the staff has been incredibly kind. Also, the flight attendants were really sweet. I watched them diffuse a few situations that most people would have ended up making worse. Not to mention this is the only airline that actually OFFERED to assist me getting on the plane. I sometimes request assistance, but I really needed it last night and they offered without a second thought. I had only come up to the desk to ask about reprinting my ticket. As soon as I went up to the desk to ask about reprinting my ticket, they immediately asked if I was ready to preboard. The man who helped wheel me out of the plane at JFK was very considerate as well and asked if I wanted to go to the restroom before going out to the gate. He wheeled me all the way to the car where my husband was waiting. Every member of the Jet Blue staff I met this weekend was exemplary. If I can help it I will always fly Jet Blue when I fly nationally."
Cons: "The gate was not as clean or neat as other gates. My flight was also delayed by two hours."
Cons: "This plane was not appropriate for social distancing, I would not have booked this flight if I knew we wouldn’t be able to keep a distance from other people."
Pros: "Check in person was very helpful in rerouting our flight."
Cons: "Our flight was delayed 3-1/2 hours. The gate crew booked us in another flight but did not issue a ticket, so after transferring to another terminal, we were sent back to the Delta terminal to be issued a ticket to a third airline since we already missed the second flight. Then, they lost our luggage"
Pros: "Lots of movies to choose from."
Cons: "Delays out of MCI and late arrival, no hope for a decent seat on HNL leg, couldn't sit with husband, huge smelly seat mate, used up 10,000 miles on my account and paid higher price than current ticket price, middle seats, not happy"
Pros: "I am usually happy with Delta."
Cons: "Huge smelly person invading my space. Disgusted by his hot sweat on my leg. Used up 10,000 miles and paid too much (watched the fare go down several hundred dollars) and ended up with a middle seat. Not happy."
Pros: "It was Ok. Some short delay but over all not too bad. Just didn't like the fact I always get seats next to the toilet"
Pros: "Nice Airbus plane. Due to thunderstorm in Dallas, pilot not able to leave DAL to come to fly the plane in LAX on time. We delayed around 45 minutes. Otherwise, crews were professional and efficient. Excellent movies choices."
Cons: "Boarding announcement in SFO was bad. No one can hear what the agent announced. Random sequence of boarding with confusion. In LAX, we supposed to go to a different terminal by a bus. There is no guidance out of gate to assist passengers that transfer to get on the right gate on the right bus. In AUS, there is not any announcement for luggage belt. An announcement would be helpful to new arrivals to this airport."
Pros: "Flew us safely home."
Cons: "We waiting on the runway for over a long period."
Pros: "Delta worked with us on rebooking a flight after we messed up. Onboard the staff was incredibly friendly and the free snack selection was decent (even gluten free treats). Boarding was an orderly process."
Pros: "Flight was great"
Cons: "The waiting area at gate 47 is a joke. Doesn't anyone care that it was filthy and had 10 seats for passenger waiting to board their flight?"
Cons: "One flight attendant was a little rude to the passenger on my row who was hard of hearing."
Pros: "the flight attendants were a breath of fresh air. truly great client service, genuinely friendly. every person working at the airport that i encountered on my way to my flight was rude, disassociated, and honestly seemed to enjoy being petty while at their job. the moment i arrived onto the plane, the male flight attendant that greeted me was so kind, made sure i was okay, and was a source of much needed sincerety during the entire experience, as were the rest of the crew. thank you thank you."
Cons: "This was our second trip with United in the month of December and once again we were delayed. This time time not quite as bad as the first time ."
Cons: "Why using the oldest plane to fly for a 5 hours flight? Seats are very uncomfortable and the last row doesn’t recline."
Pros: "Short flight, nothing to do with airline"
Cons: "Boarding was annoying and employees were rude. Had just gotten off of a connecting United flight and one of the employees barked at me that my carry on was too big and I had to close extra zipper even though I had no issues in the United flight I had just gotten off of......... I was starving and didn’t get a chance to grab food due to short layover time. We took a while to take off. We’re supposed to leave at 4:15 and left closer to 5pm. Then when we were on the air, flight attendants took a while to provide the snacks and water and they didn’t even get around to our row before they had to sit down for touch down. Smh. Terrible and thoughtless. Seats were uncomfortable and very little leg space. Entertainment only works if you’re able to download their app and of course no free WiFi because airlines want to force you to spend more money after you’ve spent a large amount to fly to your destination."
Pros: "Nothing!!! Just a bab company that is just driven by money."
Cons: "No compassion from this company."
Pros: "Nothing my worst flight ever False advertising, No Enternet No movies"
Cons: "The staff on board not nice Pilot with no experience try to land the plane with no success 2 time"
Cons: "You had to pay to watch tv. It's free to watch movies on American Airlines!"
Cons: "They made me pay for bags when I only had one carry on"
Pros: "It was a good flight and for a great prize"
Cons: "my flight going to LA was 6 HOURS DELAYED. I visited customer service and was told that my time and and energy would not be compensated for. It was a huge waste of time due to weather in PA where the plane was coming from- not my problem going from SFO to LA."
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San Francisco - Los Angeles Flights
Departure:
San Francisco (SFO)United States
Destination:
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| Average price | Average duration | |
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| Flights | $1,153 | 0h 40m |
| Trains | $108 | 0h 00m |
| Buses | $83 | 8h 16m |