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Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) take about 1h 11m (543 km). Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $18 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying San Francisco to Los Angeles

Carriers on SFO–LAX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Frontier Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Alaska Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Southwest Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen

San Francisco to Los Angeles fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $17 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$7927 Oct 2026 · Frontier Airlines—
Nov 2026$1714 Nov 2026 · Frontier Airlines—
Dec 2026$188 Dec 2026 · Frontier Airlines—
Jan 2027$1920 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines—
Mar 2027$452 Mar 2027 · Frontier Airlines—
Apr 2027$1084 Apr 2027 · Frontier Airlines—
Jul 2027$13927 Jul 2027—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $17 for November 2026, $18 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (San Francisco to Los Angeles, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Los Angeles

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USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — San Francisco to Los Angeles flights

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 1h 11m, covering 543 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is San Francisco from Los Angeles by air?
The great-circle distance between San Francisco International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is 543 km (337 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SFO–LAX route include Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SFO–LAX was $18 USD with Frontier Airlines (nonstop), departing 11 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $17 one-way, against $139 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from San Francisco to USA?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter USA visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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