Book Cheap Flight Tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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About San Francisco 

The commercial and cultural hub of San Francisco, formally the City and County of San Francisco, is located in the northern part of the U.S. state of California. It is one of the most beautiful cities in California with wonderful attractions to explore. The city is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge and rolling hills across the ocean. It’s full of the entertainment bucket which includes various lovely parks, historical museums, and sandy beaches. Alcatraz and Fisherman’s Wharf are the famous extensive attractions in the city. 

About Los Angeles

The city of Angeles is famous for its movies, TV, and music industry. LA makes a lovely and iconic destination for all movie fans—due to the fact that there are so many movie studio tours to explore. Music junkies will love to explore the music-themed attractions located in the city. Apart from this errant to this famous city, hopping on to various attractions of LA that will make your day. Beaches, themed parks, museums, and many more spots are there to hit in Los Angeles.

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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Spirit Air
August 03, 2021
OAK
13:18

Oakland International Airport

depart
14:29
BUR

Bob Hope Airport

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Spirit Air
August 03, 2021
OAK
20:00

Oakland International Airport

depart
21:28
LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

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Frontier Airlines
August 03, 2021
SFO
14:50

San Francisco International Airport

depart
16:17
LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

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United Airlines
August 03, 2021
SFO
20:35

San Francisco International Airport

depart
21:53
BUR

Bob Hope Airport

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Hawaiian Airlines
August 03, 2021
SFO
07:15

San Francisco International Airport

depart
21:05
LGB

Long Beach Airport

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Alaska Airlines
August 03, 2021
SFO
11:35

San Francisco International Airport

depart
20:15
LGB

Long Beach Airport

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Frontier Airlines
August 03, 2021
SJC
17:45

San Jose International Airport

depart
19:03
LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

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Spirit Air
August 03, 2021
SJC
14:58

San Jose International Airport

depart
16:05
BUR

Bob Hope Airport

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Frontier Airlines
August 03, 2021
SMF
08:33

Sacramento International Airport

depart
09:59
LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

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Spirit Air
August 03, 2021
SMF
12:16

Sacramento International Airport

depart
13:26
BUR

Bob Hope Airport

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Spirit Air
August 03, 2021
SMF
20:59

Sacramento International Airport

depart
00:40
LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

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United Airlines
August 03, 2021
SMF
07:00

Sacramento International Airport

depart
08:41
LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

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Alaska Airlines
August 03, 2021
STS
16:47

Sonoma County Airport

depart
18:03
BUR

Bob Hope Airport

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All fares mentioned above are approximate unless indicated. Fares are round trip. Fares incl. all fuel surcharges, taxes and fees. Displayed fares are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking. See all booking terms and conditions.

FAQs on San Francisco to Los Angeles Flights
1. Which airlines fly directly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
There are two nearest airports in San Francisco— San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK). United, Alaska, Southwest, Delta, American, and Jet Blue are the airlines that fly directly to Los Angeles from SFO. Spirit, Delta, and Southwest are the airlines that fly directly from OAK to LAX. From OAK to BUR there are two airlines—JSX, and Southwest that fly directly to Los Angeles. From OAK to LGB there is only Southwest that flies directly. From SFO to BUR United and Southwest fly directly from where you can reach Los Angeles. Unfortunately from SFO to LGB, there are no airlines to fly directly.
2. I’m booking a non-stop/direct flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco. Which airport do I choose
There are two airports in San Francisco to prefer flying non-stop to Los Angeles—San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) at a distance of 13 miles and 21 miles respectively from the main city. The distances of the three airports in Los Angeles— Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and Long Beach Airport (LGB) are 17, 19, and 23 miles, respectively, from the center of Los Angeles. You can take a non-stop flight from San Francisco to any of the airports in Los Angeles.
3. What is the duration of the flight between San Francisco and Los Angeles?
There is a varying range of durations between San Francisco and Los Angeles due to different routes and airlines. The shortest flight duration is around 1 hour and 25 minutes to fly to Los Angeles from San Francisco.
4. Which airline has the least delayed flights from San Francisco to LAX?
The least delayed airline which has on-time arrival and departure with a success rate of 88.4% is Delta. However, there are different reasons for the flights to get delayed which might vary in the current scenario.
5. Which is the cheapest day of the week to fly from SFO to LAX?
The cheapest days to fly are Tuesday and Wednesday. Weekends are typical or higher in airfares as compared to other days. During weekends many leisure travelers fly keeping a higher demand which results in the elevation of the fares.
6. Do I need to pay any fees or charges for canceling my flight from San Francisco to LAX?
There might be various cancelation charges depending upon the airlines you have booked the ticket with. You can consult with the respective airlines to know about the current cancelation fares as many airlines have waived off the charges.
7. Do airlines offer sleeping areas to passengers traveling from SFO to Los Angeles?
There are just comfortable chairs to sleep in at SFO and no dedicated zone to sleep in. You can just rest yourself for some time or book access to the lounge. Oakland Airport is open 24 hours a day, however, once the security checkpoints close at night, travelers who want to spend the night inside the boundary must stay in the common area. Additionally, keep in mind that in order to stay, you will need to present your boarding pass.
8. Am I allowed to carry food/eatables on my flight to Los Angeles?
Food that is liquid or gel-like cannot be carried; only solid, dry food may be brought on board. To avoid any clutter entering the X-ray scanner and to speed up the queue, TSA agents will ask you to separate the items from the luggage before it is examined.
9. What is the baggage allowance on a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
In accordance with IATA regulations, you are permitted to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item into the cabin. One item is permitted for checked baggage as well. The weight restriction for checked bags is 23–32 kilograms (50–70 pounds). The bag's dimensions must not exceed 62 inches or 157 cm. The maximum size for carry-on luggage is 125 cm or 50 inches. It can weigh between 5 KGS and 8 KGS, or 12 pounds and 18 pounds. The same measurements are 22 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 10 inches high. It would be 50 inches if added.
10. I lost my baggage during my flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco, how can I recover it?
Report to the lost and found department and give the travel details as much as you can to help the TSA officers find it. The Officers will track it through the Airlines Tracking System, locate your lost baggage, and return it to the baggage claim area within 48 hours. 30 days is the baggage claim limit once it reaches the baggage claim area.
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