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Cheap Southwest Flight Deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from Southwest for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip Southwest flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 19
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8:20 am - 2:30 pmSFO-LAX
6h 10m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 8:10 pmLAX-SFO
1h 20mnonstop
$107Southwest
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
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5:25 am - 1:55 pmSFO-LAX
8h 30m2 stops
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10:25 am - 11:50 amLAX-SFO
1h 25mnonstop
$112Southwest
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Tue, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 19
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2:05 pm - 7:30 pmSFO-LAX
5h 25m1 stop
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5:45 am - 11:30 amLAX-SFO
5h 45m1 stop
$116Southwest
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 9
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5:15 pm - 6:45 pmSFO-LAX
1h 30mnonstop
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5:45 am - 11:30 amLAX-SFO
5h 45m1 stop
$117Southwest
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Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 9
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12:45 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-LAX
1h 25mnonstop
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5:15 pm - 9:50 pmLAX-SFO
4h 35m1 stop
$122Southwest
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
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2:05 pm - 9:20 pmSFO-LAX
7h 15m1 stop
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5:45 am - 11:30 amLAX-SFO
5h 45m1 stop
$126Southwest
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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 5
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7:30 am - 8:55 amSFO-LAX
1h 25mnonstop
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5:15 pm - 9:50 pmLAX-SFO
4h 35m1 stop
$127Southwest
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Tue, Dec 16 - Sun, Jan 11
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9:25 am - 2:35 pmSFO-LAX
5h 10m1 stop
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10:00 am - 11:30 amLAX-SFO
1h 30mnonstop
$131Southwest
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Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 10
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5:25 am - 1:55 pmSFO-LAX
8h 30m2 stops
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3:10 pm - 9:50 pmLAX-SFO
6h 40m1 stop
$132Southwest
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Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 20
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5:00 am - 9:55 amSFO-LAX
4h 55m1 stop
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5:45 am - 11:30 amLAX-SFO
5h 45m1 stop
$136Southwest
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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$58
Average price round-trip$143
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles
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When to Book Flights with Southwest from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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FAQs for flying to Los Angeles with Southwest

  • How far in advance should I book tickets for a flight with Southwest from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Generally, when trying to get a below average price for your ticket, try to book around 21 days before departure. For the cheapest possible price, our data suggests booking 65 days before departure.

  • Is Southwest the cheapest airline to fly with from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    With an average price of $202 return, Southwest is not the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Spirit Airlines, where a return flight costs $66 on average.

  • What is the cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight with Southwest from San Francisco to Los Angeles was $79 for a return flight and $49 for a one-way flight.

  • Does Southwest fly direct to Los Angeles from San Francisco?

    Yes, Southwest does offer direct flights for the route, with around 18 flights per week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles with Southwest?

    On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles with Southwest is Tuesday, when prices are around $51. The most expensive day is generally Saturday, where the average price is around $76.

  • What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles with Southwest?

    The cheapest month for Southwest flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco is generally March, where plane tickets cost $100 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of December and September, where tickets cost $126 and $128 respectively.

Southwest Customer Reviews

8.0
Very good4,239 verified ratings
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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10.0 Wonderful
VPS-BNA
On time. Communication good. Smooth flight
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2.0 Poor
MSY-DAL
I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.
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6.0 Okay
DAL-SAT
Late again.
T
6.0 Okay
CMH-DAL
Just the usual delays
T
2.0 Poor
CMH-MDW
2.5 hours late but no one said why.
A
10.0 Wonderful
OAK-SAN
On time, and it was not full flight
A
4.0 Mediocre
LGA-MCI
Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay
G
10.0 Wonderful
SJC-PDX
Boarding quick & efficient. Crew was friendly. Arrived early
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6.0 Okay
PHX-ABQ
mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.
A
8.0 Very good
MCI-LGA
Good non stop is always good

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