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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from $39

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles (SFO-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines 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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2:40 pm - 4:05 pmSFO-LAX
1h 25mnonstop
9:30 am - 10:53 amLAX-SFO
1h 23mnonstop
$48Frontier
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
2:40 pm - 4:05 pmSFO-LAX
1h 25mnonstop
9:30 am - 10:53 amLAX-SFO
1h 23mnonstop
$49Frontier
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Tue, Apr 30 - Wed, May 1
6:00 am - 7:33 amSFO-LAX
1h 33mnonstop
9:50 am - 11:25 amLAX-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
$85Alaska Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 8
6:00 am - 7:30 amSFO-LAX
1h 30mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:26 amLAX-SFO
1h 26mnonstop
$91Delta
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Sun, Apr 28 - Sat, May 4
6:00 am - 7:30 amSFO-LAX
1h 30mnonstop
4:45 pm - 6:04 pmLAX-SFO
1h 19mnonstop
$111Delta
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Sun, Apr 28 - Sat, May 4
7:05 am - 8:50 amSFO-LAX
1h 45mnonstop
11:16 pm - 12:51 amLAX-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
$114United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 23 - Tue, Jun 25
6:00 am - 7:31 amSFO-LAX
1h 31mnonstop
8:21 am - 9:55 amLAX-SFO
1h 34mnonstop
$116American Airlines
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Sat, Apr 27 - Tue, Apr 30
6:00 am - 7:35 amSFO-LAX
1h 35mnonstop
7:15 pm - 8:47 pmLAX-SFO
1h 32mnonstop
$119United Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Sat, May 11
7:20 am - 8:53 amSFO-LAX
1h 33mnonstop
10:35 pm - 12:05 amLAX-SFO
1h 30mnonstop
$126Alaska Airlines
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Mon, May 6 - Mon, May 6
3:02 pm - 4:28 pmSFO-LAX
1h 26mnonstop
10:10 am - 3:46 pmLAX-SFO
5h 36m1 stop
$150American Airlines
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Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Find cheap flights to Los Angeles

Planning a trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. The cheapest month for flights is January, and the most expensive months are November and June. To get a below average price on the flight, you should book around 1 week before departure. Flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles usually take around 1h23m.

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is January, where tickets cost $137 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets is $177 and $168 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $39. Frontier proposed a round-trip connection from $48 and Alaska Airlines from $85.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

The airlines most regularly connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines (14 flights per day), Delta (12 flights per day), and American Airlines (10 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
There are 7 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to Los Angeles. They are: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $29 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 45 and 62 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 1h 33m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 383 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles take?

The average nonstop flight takes 1h 25m, covering a distance of 338 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 6:00 am and will be landing in Los Angeles at 7:31 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles jets off at 10:56 pm and lands at 12:36 am.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$39
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

  • How can I get to San Francisco Airport from the city center?

    The distance from San Francisco city center to the airport is about 13 miles. One of the convenient transport options is the San Francisco BART, which offers transit from the city's downtown to SFO in about 20 to 30 minutes. You can also use the buses offered by SanTrans. It runs three KX, 397, and 292 lines that link Market Street to the airport. Alternatively, you can take taxis that offer faster transit from different areas in the city.

  • Which airlines offer sustainable flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    On average, 409 kg of CO2 is emitted on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles. However, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines offer some of the most sustainable flights to Los Angeles from San Francisco. Their flights emit about 51%, 52%, and 55% less carbon than their counterparts. We recommend flying nonstop if you want to fly more sustainably.

  • Are there duty-free shops at the San Francisco Airport?

    You’re welcome to SFO’s Duty-Free shops if you’re looking to restock your essentials before flying out of San Francisco. You will get a variety of quality brands, exceptional products, and unmatched service at these stores. The duty-free shops are available in Courtyard 4 Gate 91. Alternatively, you can visit the other stores, including 49 Mile Market near Gate C2B in Terminal 1 and Brookstone stores in either Terminal 2 D Gates or International Terminal.

  • What are the accessible services offered at Los Angeles International Airport?

    LAX is a fully accessible airport committed to providing equal access to passengers with special needs. It has a Special Assistance vehicle that transports disabled passengers between the remote gates and the passenger terminals. This service is also available to passengers on stretches, organ transplant patients, and the elderly. Elevators are conveniently located near the stairways and terminal buildings. Wheelchairs are provided by major airlines and can be requested at the ticket counters. You can also use the A Shuttle buses that are lift-equipped for transit within the Central Terminal Area.

  • Does Hollywood Burbank Airport have an on-site airport hotel?

    While Hollywood Burbank Airport does not currently have an on-site airport hotel, there are many hotels that are located within the immediate vicinity. The Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport is a 4-star choice located directly across the street from Hollywood Burbank Airport, while the Ramada by Wyndham is a budget-friendly hotel less than a 5-minute drive away.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport have any pet relief areas?

    Whether you are flying with a pet or service animal, you will almost certainly need to allow them to relieve themselves before boarding your flight. There are currently 3 outdoor pet relief areas at San Francisco International Airport as well as one indoor area located in Terminal 1. Each of these zones provides travelers with fresh drinking water for their animal and waste disposal bags.

  • What dining options are there in Hollywood Burbank Airport?

    Hoping to grab a bite to eat after your flight to Hollywood Burbank Airport lands? The Lunch Box Bar and Grill is a casual choice located in Terminal A that serves American-style meals, while Guy's Burger Joint is located nearby and serves a selection of unique hamburgers.

  • What amenities does San Francisco International Airport have for business travelers?

    If you’re traveling for business, make sure to stop by San Francisco International Airport’s business center that is located in the main terminal. This center contains several desks, copying services, and high-speed WiFi, making it a convenient place to get some work done before your flight takes off.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles was $39 for a one-way ticket and $48 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    San Francisco and Los Angeles are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $157 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $159 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SFO to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $75 or less one-way and $138 or less round-trip.
  • Drop off your car at the parking lots in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) as you catch your flight to Los Angeles. Parking is available in the Domestic Garage in Terminals 1, 2, and 3, International Garages A and G, Long Term Surface Lot, and the Long-Term Garage North.
  • SFO has several ATMs that serve passengers in need of cash. Bank of America has ATMs near Baggage Carousel 10 in the Arrivals Level, near Gates E2, E6, and F2. Wells Fargo operates ATMs near Gates F5, E2, and Baggage Carousel 4.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has new spacious suites for nursing mothers. These nursing rooms are located in Terminals 5, 4, and 2 and offer a spacious, comfortable bench, sink, changing table, and two electrical outlets for plugging breast pumps.
  • If you’re traveling through SFO with your kids, you can take them to the Kids’ Spot located Post-security in Terminal 2 near Gates D15 and D7. This is a convenient spot that helps the kids unwind before boarding flying.
  • Even though most San Francisco to Los Angeles flies nonstop, you can also catch one-stop flights that are an affordable option. A common layover option for these flights is in Phoenix.
  • Interested in booking flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles? If so, make sure to take into consideration where in the city you will be staying. While Los Angeles International Airport is a convenient option for travelers that will be staying in the city center, Hollywood Burbank Airport allows visitors to more easily access northern Los Angeles.
  • If you would like your flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles to be with an airline that is known for having comfortable seats, considering booking with Alaska Airlines. If having extra legroom is very important to you, book with United Airlines and consider upgrading to their Economy Plus option. If you plan on flying with a lot of luggage, book with Southwest, as you can check two suitcases for free.
  • Hoping to use public transportation to travel between Hollywood Burbank Airport and downtown Los Angeles? Consider using either the local bus or Metro system, as both of these are affordable choices that are located near the airport and connect the different neighborhoods of the city.
  • Looking to kill some time before your flight takes off from San Francisco International Airport? Pay a visit to the SFO Museum, which is located in the airport’s Departures terminal. This museum is a popular cultural institution that features a variety of local art, regional history, and items related to the area’s aviation advancements, making it an interesting place to learn more about San Francisco.
  • If flying tends to stress you out, make sure to keep your eyes open for San Francisco International Airport’s official Wag Brigade. The Wag Brigade is a group of trained dogs that are led throughout the different terminals by volunteers in order to help entertain travelers and ease any nerves that anyone might have about flying.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

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Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +40 more

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Nonstop returns

Los Angeles to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +37 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +38 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +38 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +39 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +38 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +39 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9110 reviews
7.9comfort
8.6crew
8.2boarding
7.3entertainment
7.3food
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The absolute coldest flight I’ve ever been on, even with a sweater and zip up sweatshirt. Was miserable the entire flight.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024BOI - LAX
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The absolute coldest flight I’ve ever been on, even with a sweater and zip up sweatshirt. Was miserable the entire flight.

The cabin temperature was very warm. Flight attendant did not help when my 3 YO needed to go to the bathroom and it was close to landing time. She knocked and opened the door. I would appreciate more empathy towards the situation.

The flight was diverted and departed from San Jose instead of San Francisco. This could’ve been executed more smoothly because after arriving in San Jose it seemed like nothing was being processed correctly as needed for the gate agents to do their jobs well and the flight to leave on time

Excellent service and prices. I was not award of inflight entertainment.

They gave me a seat with extra leg room. But they didn't offer me anything to drink, just because it was an hour flight

watching out the window as the loaders bounced the luggage onto the carts as it was deplaned made me understand why some of my bags have been destroyed on the airline.

I went Premium otherwise it would have been a long wait. On board I only asked for a cup of hot water and got lukewarm. Cabin crew have poor to no service. But great flight; it went smooth.

Alaska airlines is the best. Best customer service, crew, and value for money.

I have taken 4 Alaska flights in the past 3 weeks and every single flight was delayed. They give you a $12 voucher for airport food, sometimes too late, after you’ve already eaten. That might get you a bagel. Reservations, rentals, etc have to be cancelled with no repercussions. Will be avoiding Alaska if possible.

Great flight Pilot was friendly and kept us informed when small delay to de ice plane

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

I was sitting at comfort +. One of the Asian male crew was so loud when he delivered service. When he asked questions or what food you need, he was shouting. He must be a prison guard before going Delta.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Space and comfort was good. Staff could have been more helpful and friendly.

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

Boarding in Seattle is always a mess. Sat in Deltas new domestic first class cabin. Everything was great except I found the seat cushion to be fairly uncomfortable. I’m a bigger guy so take that into mind (6’2” / 300 lbs.). Crew was meh.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

Service for food to our seat was a bit slow. Snack choices were just pretzels or baked chips. My seat cushion was not attached. Other than Barbie, video choice were not very good or current.

I really liked the way snacks and drinks were available throughout the flight!!! The flight attendants were also all fantastic!

It took an hour to get my bag after landing. Not exaggerating

I had a horrible experience with TSA at the airport. I had to go through TSA several times as there was some issue each time with a piece if clothing I had on. It was so busy & chaotic that I ended up forgetting my Apple laptop at TSA. It’s been days & I can’t get through to anyone to get useful info on how to get it back. I’m very angry because contacting lost & found shouldn’t be this difficult. Employees should know what is going on at their place of work. It seems no one knows as everyone’s answers are contradictory, or you can’t speak directly to anyone as the calls are automated. Very upsetting.

Everything was good instead change the gates! I missed my first flight because it was changed the gate and I didn’t know!

My experience with Eva sir was good except the long walk in LA Lex, that was inconvenient for my age,

almost 4 hour delay as they over booked and had to wait for 8-10 volunteers to agree to travel next day.

Always like Jet Blue! It seems, however, that people are getting bigger & seats are getting smaller! We had a very full flight and I couldn't get an aisle seat like I always do. I wish there were more leg room. People sitting next to me were very nice though so it was fine to disturb them if I needed to use the restroom. Otherwise the flight was fine but a bit long.

None of the in flight Direct TV worked. A better selection of Shows would have been better. The baggage was s low. Otherwise we enjoyed our flight!

the staff was very helpful and the airline was very good.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

Crew was unhelpful in boarding. Did not help passengers board and store bags efficiently. Did not alleviate tensions as passengers had to stow bags then return forward to seats. Baggage rules are unreasonable. Will fly southwest next time

Flight was absolutely sold out, so that just makes the crews job that much tougher. I will say people (customers) are behaving better over the last year.

I like the united App ,easy to check in and baggage.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

2.5h delay due to unruly passenger in first class. Had to be removed from the flight. No food unless pre ordered. Didn't know we would need it because of delay.

Only my carry that was taken and found it in my final destination

The flight landed at LAX we were then bussed to collect our bags. That process took nearly as long as the flight. Luckily we weren't in a hurry!

We had a humorous and kind flight attendant, boarding was efficient, flight smooth, pilot gave updates and was humorous too, two drink services was very helpful. In flight entertainment is always appreciated

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/11Sat
nonstopFrontier
1h 25mSFO-LAX
$39
4/30Tue
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 33mSFO-LAX
$41
4/29Mon
nonstopFrontier
1h 25mSFO-LAX
$43
5/5Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 32mSFO-LAX
$46
5/5Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 31mSFO-LAX
$47
4/27Sat
nonstopDelta
1h 27mSFO-LAX
$56
5/27Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 45mSFO-LAX
$69
4/27Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 31mSFO-LAX
$71
5/9Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 37mSFO-LAX
$74
5/17Fri
nonstopJetBlue
1h 29mSFO-LAX
$114

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
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nonstopFrontier
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$69
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1h 23mLAX-SFO
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nonstopFrontier
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4/27Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 35mLAX-SFO
$95
4/25Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 35mSFO-LAX
4/28Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 45mLAX-SFO
$109
4/28Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 30mSFO-LAX
5/4Sat
nonstopDelta
1h 19mLAX-SFO
$111
4/25Thu
nonstopJetBlue
1h 29mSFO-LAX
4/27Sat
nonstopJetBlue
1h 27mLAX-SFO
$134
4/26Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 35mSFO-LAX
4/28Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 45mLAX-SFO
$144
4/26Fri
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 33mSFO-LAX
4/27Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 32mLAX-SFO
$154

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San Francisco - Los Angeles Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

$389
$320
$313
$48

Compare transportation modes for San Francisco to Los Angeles

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$7331h 25m
Trains$1110h 00m
Buses$787h 17m