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$29+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles (LAX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) 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 January 22, 2025.

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From San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/47:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Tue 2/118:28 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$48
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/39:41 amSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/77:32 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$54
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/155:56 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Mon 3/2410:40 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$55
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Mon 2/175:46 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/211:06 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$67
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/125:10 amOAK - LAX
1 stop9h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/125:55 pmLAX - OAK
1 stop4h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$69
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/117:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/1110:50 amLAX - SFO
1 stop5h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$101
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/87:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/106:10 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$103
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Wed 5/286:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 1/21$117
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/83:30 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Sat 4/267:00 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 17mDelta
Deal found 1/22$127
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/206:40 pmSTS - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/258:59 pmLAX - STS
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$132
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/183:55 pmSJC - LAX
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Tue 2/256:35 amLAX - SJC
2 stops6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/22$142
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/225:40 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 19mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/16:55 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$143

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

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San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

7:00 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

8:28 am-10:04 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$48

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Mon 2/3

9:41 am-11:06 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

7:32 am-8:46 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$54

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Sat 3/15

5:56 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/24

10:40 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$55

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 2/12

3:28 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/20

10:40 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$61

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Tue 2/25

5:10 am-2:55 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/1

7:44 pm-12:17 am

1 stop4h 33m

$70

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

4:22 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/1

8:36 am-10:12 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$103

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

10:37 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/12

2:59 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$111

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Mon 3/10

2:00 pm-3:27 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

6:30 pm-7:56 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$131

Santa RosaLos Angeles

STS - LAX

STSLAX

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-8:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/6

8:59 pm-10:36 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$132

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

11:05 am-12:44 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/4

6:55 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$133

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 XIH to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 January 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 January 22, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (174 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 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 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated January 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles, such as Frontier, Delta and Southwest. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
4,654 reviews

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8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
8,975 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles.

  • How popular is this San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $29. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles?

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco Bay Area, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (89%), EL AL (88%), Gulf Air( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles is generally $750, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $32. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $48 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Los Angeles.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$76FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$31Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$45Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$75Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$85Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$86Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$100Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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