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While Hollywood Burbank Airport (Bob Hope) does not currently have an on-site airport hotel, there are many hotels located within the immediate vicinity. The Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport is a 4-star choice located directly across the street from Hollywood Burbank Airport, while the Ramada by Wyndham is a budget-friendly hotel less than a 5-minute drive away.

Whether you are flying with a pet or service animal, you will almost certainly need to allow them to relieve themselves before boarding your flight. San Francisco International Airport currently offers three outdoor pet relief areas, along with one indoor area located in Terminal 1. Each of these zones provides travelers with fresh drinking water for their animals and waste disposal bags.

You’re welcome to visit SFO’s duty-free shops if you’re looking to restock your essentials before flying out of San Francisco. Here, you will find a variety of quality brands, exceptional products, and unmatched service. Duty-free shopping is available at the International Terminals, located near Gates A11 and G4. Alternatively, you can explore other stores, including 49 Mile Market near Gate C2 in Terminal 1 and Brookstone stores in either Terminal 2 D Gates or the International Terminal.

Hoping to grab a bite to eat after your flight to Hollywood Burbank Airport lands? The Lunch Box Bar and Grill, a casual choice located in Terminal A, serves American-style meals. Additionally, Guy's Burger Joint, offering a selection of unique hamburgers, is located nearby.

The distance from San Francisco city center to the airport is approximately 13 miles. One convenient transportation option is the San Francisco BART, providing transit from the city's downtown to SFO in about 20 to 30 minutes. Additionally, you can utilize the buses offered by SanTrans, operating three lines—KX, 397, and 292—that link Market Street to the airport. Alternatively, taxis offer a faster transit option from various areas in the city

On average, 409 kg of CO2 is emitted on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles. However, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines offer some of the most sustainable flights on this route, emitting about 51%, 52%, and 55% less carbon respectively than their counterparts. We recommend choosing nonstop flights for a more sustainable option.

If you're traveling for business, be sure to stop by the business center at San Francisco International Airport, located in the main terminal. The center offers several desks, copying services, and high-speed Wi-Fi, providing a convenient space to get some work done before your flight takes off.

LAX is a fully accessible airport committed to providing equal access for passengers with additional needs. The Special Assistance vehicle transports disabled passengers between remote gates and passenger terminals, offering this service to passengers on stretches, organ transplant patients, and the elderly. Elevators are conveniently located near stairways and terminal buildings. Wheelchairs are provided by major airlines and can be requested at the ticket counters. Additionally, lift-equipped A Shuttle buses are available for transit within the Central Terminal Area.

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.

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

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

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

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.

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.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 17% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the San Francisco to Los Angeles route. 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.

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, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 6 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights, with 41% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 24%, and night flights for 5%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 7:25 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:25 am.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $204. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 1h 35m, 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.

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.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American 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
• American Airlines: 82% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 82% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 27m, compared with 15h 38m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 18h 47m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).

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

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.

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

• • Alaska Airlines
• • Delta
• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue