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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 7:24 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:24 am.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 1h 34m, covering 337 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles range from $138 to $272, with an average of $204 over the past 12 months. Anything below $138 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $204 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $158 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $205 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights are:

• United Airlines: 89% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 80% on time
• American Airlines: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 7%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $58, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Los Angeles route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles most commonly pass through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $182 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $234, a difference of $52.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 23m, compared with 15h 38m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Los Angeles flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

SFO is about 13 miles from San Francisco city center. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) connects downtown San Francisco to SFO in about 30 minutes. SamTrans also serves the airport, with Route 292 stopping at the terminals and limited late-night service on Route 397. Taxis are another option and can offer faster service from various parts of the city.

LAX is fully accessible and committed to providing equal access for passengers with additional needs. The Special Assistance vehicle transports disabled passengers between remote gates and passenger terminals. It also serves passengers on stretchers, organ transplant patients and elderly passengers. Elevators are located near stairways and terminal buildings. American Airlines offers wheelchair assistance, which can be requested on arrival at the airport. Passengers who need help checking in or getting to their gate should inform a ticket agent. Lift-equipped A Shuttle buses are also available for transit within the Central Terminal Area.

Yes. Outdoor pet relief areas are available at Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Indoor areas are located past security in the Dianne Feinstein International Terminal, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.

SFO has a business center in the main terminal. The Airport Travel Agency provides photocopying and work stations and free Wi-Fi are available throughout the terminals.