Cheap flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles from $18 SFO → BUR, LAX, SNA

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $29 to $62.

At $92, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

492 fares on 28 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $49.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $16 to $19.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 8 Dec, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

143 fares on 23 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $18.

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 72% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 80% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The cheapest return found recently is $92 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Dec to 18 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $49 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Jan 2027 to 22 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 28 departure dates is usually $79 to $197.

How much is a one-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $18 with Frontier Airlines, 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 23 departure dates is usually $37 to $86.

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

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $49, 12 Jan 2027 to 22 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $18, 8 Dec, found 2 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 72% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 80% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $92 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Dec to 18 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $18 with Frontier Airlines, 8 Dec, found 2 days ago.

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

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 8 Dec, takes 1 h 33 min from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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

Between 13 Nov and 1 Mar 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 23 of the 28 departure dates we hold, Alaska Airlines on 4 and American Airlines on 1. Between 14 Nov and 21 Jul 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 21 of the 23 departure dates we hold, and Alaska Airlines on 2.