Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Francisco to Los Angeles flights typically cost between S$ 183 and S$ 374 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was S$ 120 on Alaska Airlines (10 Nov–10 Nov).

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.San Francisco to Los Angeles flights typically cost between S$ 183 and S$ 374 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was S$ 120 on Alaska Airlines (10 Nov–10 Nov).

Question 4

How often are flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles delayed?

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About 19% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How popular is this San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route?

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This flight path from San Francisco to Los Angeles was viewed by 13 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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Airlines like Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in about 1h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 542 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 8

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of S$ 266). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 309). 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.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (180 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Question 13

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Los Angeles on time: Royal Air Maroc (89%), Avianca (83%), Asiana Airlines (82%).

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LAX?

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When flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

Question 17

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find San Francisco to Los Angeles flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	S$ 120
One-way from	S$ 69
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	January
Average price	S$ 276

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LAX?

When flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Los Angeles flights typically cost between S$ 183 and S$ 374 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was S$ 120 on Alaska Airlines (10 Nov–10 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles

The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (180 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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San Francisco to Los Angeles flights typically cost between S$ 183 and S$ 374 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was S$ 120 on Alaska Airlines (10 Nov–10 Nov).