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San Francisco to Los Angeles Flights
Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles are a quick and convenient travel option for business and leisure travelers. Situated in Southern California, the city of Los Angeles boasts easy access to the Pacific Ocean, a range of entertainment choices, and world-famous shopping. Orbitz.com makes it easy to find budget flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
San Francisco, California
The primary airport serving the city of San Francisco is San Francisco International Airport. The airport is located about 13 miles from the downtown area. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin America offer flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Three bus lines from the San Mateo Transit agency serve the airport. The cost for a 1-day pass on the SamTrans is $6 for adults. Express service is available to the airport on Route KX. Taxi services are also readily available throughout San Francisco. Long-term parking is available at San Francisco International at a rate of $18 per day. Several dining options are available at the airport for travelers prior to their departing flights, including bakeries, cafes, sit-down restaurants, sandwich shops, fast-food places, bistros, and coffee shops.
Los Angeles, California
Sometimes referred to as the City of Angeles, or simply L.A., the city of Los Angeles is located in Southern California and is comprised of several districts, including many well-known neighborhoods, such as West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Los Angeles offers a wealth of cultural attractions, professional sports, concerts, and performances.
Experiencing Los Angeles
The primary gateway airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International Airport, or LAX. The airport is located about 16 miles from the downtown area. Arriving travelers may wish to take the LAX FlyAway shuttle. The shuttle operates travels to Irvine Station, Van Nuys, Westwood and Union Station. A one-way fare is $7. There is also a free shuttle bus that operates from the airport to the Metro Green Line located at Aviation Station. Taxi service is also available and will cost about $45 to the downtown area, taking about 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Los Angeles has a subtropical-mediterranean climate. Temperatures are typically warm throughout the year. In January, travelers can expect daytime temperatures to range from 59 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit. August is the warmest month of the year, with daytime temperatures ranging from 79 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The average daily temperature during the spring and fall is about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Travelers should plan to bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses.
Visitors will discover a wide range of cultural attractions, beaches, parks, museums, and art galleries to enjoy in Los Angeles.
Enjoying It All in Los Angeles
Orbitz.com makes it easy for travelers to enjoy the many cultural attractions, world-famous shopping, first-class dining, and concerts in Los Angeles. The travel planner tool on Orbitz.com makes it easy to book flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, rental cars, hotel accommodations, and attraction discounts.
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from San Francisco to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Feb 22 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$144 |
| Return Sun, Feb 24 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from San Francisco to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Feb 1 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$144 |
| Return Mon, Mar 4 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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Best one-week trip in February from San Francisco to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Feb 1 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$144 |
| Return Fri, Feb 8 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from San Francisco to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Mar 9 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$144 |
| Return Sun, Mar 10 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from San Francisco to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Mon, Mar 11 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$144 |
| Return Thu, Mar 14 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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Best one-week trip in March from San Francisco to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Mar 9 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$144 |
| Return Sat, Mar 16 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from San Francisco to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Apr 26 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$184 |
| Return Mon, Apr 29 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from San Francisco to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Apr 4 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$184 |
| Return Thu, Apr 11 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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Best one-week trip in April from San Francisco to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Apr 4 | San Francisco (SFO) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$184 |
| Return Thu, Apr 11 | Los Angeles (LAX) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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Flight facts
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- 48 direct flights are operating from San Francisco to Los Angeles today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 1h 24m.
- US Airways flight 6716 (12:00 AM GMT, Airbus Industrie A320) is today's earliest available flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
- United Airlines flight 1418 (4:35 PM GMT, Boeing 757-200 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
- Today's shortest direct flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (American Airlines flight 741, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 1h 20m.
- Today's longest direct flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (United Airlines flight 1564, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 1h 34m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from San Francisco to Los Angeles
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
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| SFO | LAX | Wed, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 24 | $143 |
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| SFO | LAX | Thu, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 19 | $143 |
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| SFO | LAX | Sat, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 20 | $143 |
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| SFO | LAX | Wed, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 24 | $143 |
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| SFO | LAX | Tue, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 17 | $143 |
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| SFO | LAX | Sun, Feb 17 - Sun, Feb 24 | $145 |
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| SFO | LAX | Wed, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 5 | $165 |
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| SFO | LAX | Wed, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 13 | $190 |
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| SFO | LAX | Mon, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 6 | $325 |
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| SFO | LAX | Fri, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 5 | $503 |
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Fri, Jan 4, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| US Airways | US6716 | SFO | 6:00 AM | LAX | 7:27 AM | 320 | 1hr 27min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS6610 | SFO | 6:25 AM | LAX | 7:50 AM | CR9 | 1hr 25min |
| Delta Air Lines | DL4600 | SFO | 6:25 AM | LAX | 7:50 AM | CR9 | 1hr 25min |
| Virgin America | VX922 | SFO | 6:45 AM | LAX | 8:05 AM | 320 | 1hr 20min |
| American Airlines | AA1929 | SFO | 6:45 AM | LAX | 8:10 AM | 738 | 1hr 25min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1249 | SFO | 6:45 AM | LAX | 8:10 AM | 738 | 1hr 25min |
| United Airlines | UA309 | SFO | 7:00 AM | LAX | 8:28 AM | 752 | 1hr 28min |
| Virgin America | VX1930 | SFO | 8:00 AM | LAX | 9:20 AM | 320 | 1hr 20min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS5285 | SFO | 8:40 AM | LAX | 10:03 AM | CR9 | 1hr 23min |
| Delta Air Lines | DL4824 | SFO | 8:40 AM | LAX | 10:03 AM | CR9 | 1hr 23min |
| US Airways | US6730 | SFO | 8:59 AM | LAX | 10:30 AM | 320 | 1hr 31min |
| American Airlines | AA1956 | SFO | 9:35 AM | LAX | 11:05 AM | 738 | 1hr 30min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1130 | SFO | 9:35 AM | LAX | 11:05 AM | 738 | 1hr 30min |
| United Airlines | UA1523 | SFO | 10:40 AM | LAX | 12:11 PM | 739 | 1hr 31min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS6688 | SFO | 10:45 AM | LAX | 12:13 PM | CR9 | 1hr 28min |
| Delta Air Lines | DL4623 | SFO | 10:45 AM | LAX | 12:13 PM | CR9 | 1hr 28min |
| Virgin America | VX924 | SFO | 11:45 AM | LAX | 1:05 PM | 320 | 1hr 20min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS6680 | SFO | 12:45 PM | LAX | 2:07 PM | CR9 | 1hr 22min |
| Delta Air Lines | DL4605 | SFO | 12:45 PM | LAX | 2:07 PM | CR9 | 1hr 22min |
| American Airlines | AA1923 | SFO | 12:50 PM | LAX | 2:15 PM | 738 | 1hr 25min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
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8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
Airports in San Francisco, CA, US
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1
San Francisco Airport (SFO)
Distance from City Center: 11.9 miles
Airports in Los Angeles, CA, US
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1
Los Angeles Airport, El Segundo (LAX)
Distance from City Center: 11.7 miles