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Cheap flights San Francisco to Los Angeles
Compare flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles in one place: the cheapest dates, airlines and trusted booking partners are listed below.
Date:
Travel time
Flights≈ 1 h 22 min
Distance
SFO – LAX559 km
Time difference
United States · United StatesSame time zone
Search: San Francisco → Los Angeles Return route: Los Angeles → San Francisco
Price calendar: San Francisco → Los Angeles
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Cheapest months
Cheapest dates we found
Tue, Dec 8~32 ₼F9 · directWed, Dec 9~34 ₼F9 · directSat, Dec 5~39 ₼F9 · directMon, Jan 11~58 ₼F9 · directTue, Dec 22~75 ₼F9 · directTue, Dec 29~77 ₼F9 · direct
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Flight, train or bus: compare
| Transport | Travel time | CO₂ (per person) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlightsFastest | ≈ 3 h 52 min | ≈ 94 kg | ~32 ₼ |
| Trains | ≈ 8 h 6 min | ≈ 24 kg | See prices › |
| BusesLowest CO₂ | ≈ 11 h 5 min | ≈ 19 kg | See prices › |
Times and CO₂ are estimates based on distance and average values for each mode.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Flights: about 1 h 22 min. The straight-line distance is 559 km.
How much is a ticket San Francisco to Los Angeles?
The cheapest fare we found starts at $18.8 (2026-12-08). Prices change daily, so compare partners before booking.
Is there a time difference between San Francisco and Los Angeles?
Same time zone
What other ways are there to travel San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Options on this route: flights, trains, buses.