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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

SFO — LAX
24 Nov — 1 Dec1
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The best prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 November 2024.

Round-trip from

₹ 87,939

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 12,323
From San Francisco to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of ₹ 1,042). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,357). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 November 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 42% on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 November 2024.

The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (173 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (106 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
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  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles consider choosing Horizon Air(100%), Aeromexico(94%) or ITA Airways(94%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of ₹ 1,042). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,357). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 484,860 searches. Data last updated 19 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest₹ 2,741Average₹ 6,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest₹ 3,808Average₹ 11,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 9,133Average₹ 16,898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 9,731Average₹ 11,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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