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$28+ 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 23, 2024.

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$28
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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 December 23, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/318:04 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Wed 1/18:21 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$55
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/299:24 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/67:04 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$60
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/299:24 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/315:05 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$68
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/312:49 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 16mFrontier
Sat 1/45:05 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$81
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:04 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/296:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$140
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Fri 12/275:30 amOAK - LAX
1 stop4h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/86:41 pmLAX - OAK
1 stop4h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$162
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/296:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/316:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/235:00 pmSFO - LAX
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Tue 1/71:00 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$187
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/297:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/27:28 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Fri 12/276:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Tue 12/317:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/23$196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/305:30 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Fri 1/37:00 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/23$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/287:05 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2810:51 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$199

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 December 23, 2024.

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San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

7:00 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/15

8:36 am-10:12 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$44

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Fri 1/3

2:49 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/10

1:38 pm-2:59 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$51

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 1/1

2:49 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/6

7:04 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$53

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Fri 1/3

12:04 pm-1:26 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/6

9:29 am-10:50 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$54

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

7:00 am-1:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/22

1:04 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$92

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Tue 1/21

7:42 am-3:23 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/28

9:11 am-9:35 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$94

Santa RosaLos Angeles

STS - LAX

STSLAX

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 1/28

8:05 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/6

9:35 am-11:15 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$132

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

11:05 am-10:20 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/15

10:00 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$132

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Thu 1/9

5:02 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/12

7:00 am-8:22 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$134

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 1/24

6:05 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/27

6:00 am-7:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$137

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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 December 23, 2024.

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 December 23, 2024.

The most flights from zzXIH to LAX are scheduled on a Saturday (150 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (54 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 December 23, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles, such as Frontier, Delta and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,020 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

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?

    Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles have been viewed 506 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $28. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier 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?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles are San Francisco - Los Angeles, San Jose - Los Angeles and Oakland - 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: Horizon Air (100%), EL AL (96%), LATAM Airlines( 93%).

  • 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 $915, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $38. 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$74FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$31Average$89FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$45Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$57Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$67Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$75Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$88Average$116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$107Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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