Journey information
Overview: San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA flight
Flights from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA depart on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $60 (€48) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
There are 20 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:43, the last at 23:57. The fastest flight covers the 347 miles (559 km) distance in 1h 14m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 347 miles (559 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€48) |
Flights per day 38 |
Direct flights 20 |
Fastest flight 1h 14m |
Cheapest month February |
First flight 00:43 |
Last flight 23:57 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$406
Average price
$1224
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Flights per day
133
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $1224 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $406.
Of the 133 flights that leave San Francisco, CA for Los Angeles, CA onThu, Apr 02, 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct flights cover the 559 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the longest flights will take 1 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AA221106:45AM1h32San Francisco International Airport08:17AMLos Angeles International Airport$4061One-way0 transfers
AS54512:26PM1h30San Francisco International Airport01:56PMLos Angeles International Airport$4081One-way0 transfers
AS149901:43PM1h32San Francisco International Airport03:15PMLos Angeles International Airport$4081One-way0 transfers
AS145006:00AM1h33San Francisco International Airport07:33AMLos Angeles International Airport$4081One-way0 transfers
AS146910:16AM1h30San Francisco International Airport11:46AMLos Angeles International Airport$4081One-way0 transfers
UA211510:10AM1h25San Francisco International Airport11:35AMBurbank$6311One-way0 transfers
UA62602:55PM1h27San Francisco International Airport04:22PMBurbank$6311One-way0 transfers
UA212706:00AM1h28San Francisco International Airport07:28AMLos Angeles International Airport$4811One-way0 transfers
UA109704:50PM1h29San Francisco International Airport06:19PMBurbank$6311One-way0 transfers
UA65008:40AM1h29San Francisco International Airport10:09AMBurbank$6311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train |
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$180 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA flights for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AS492 · AS3046 · AS3213 | 1:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h53 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3440 · AS3319 · AS3213 | 1:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h38 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3440 · AS3467 · AS3273 | 1:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h52 | 10:42 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3440 · AS3467 · AS3213 | 1:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h38 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA1980 · UA2493 · UA2411 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h49 | 3:49 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA1980 · UA5384 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h11 | 7:11 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1260 | 2:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h42 | 3:57 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS718 · AS3403 · AS3213 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h08 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA2374 · UA5456 | 2:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h27 | 10:07 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1410 · AS3276 · AS3223 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h21 | 1:21 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS1410 · AS2182 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h08 | 12:08 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
AS1410 · AS3277 · AS3223 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h21 | 1:21 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS1410 · AS2420 · AS3260 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h35 | 10:35 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS1410 · AS2093 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h09 | 12:09 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1410 · AS2237 · AS3213 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h28 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS1410 · AS97 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h23 | 3:23 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1410 · AS695 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h03 | 8:03 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1410 · AS559 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h19 | 3:19 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
AS1410 · AS2089 · AS2339 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h45 | 12:45 AM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA444 · UA2493 · UA2411 | 3:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h39 | 3:49 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA444 · UA5384 | 3:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h01 | 7:11 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5394 · UA5328 | 3:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 3h48 | 6:58 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2492 · UA1323 · UA2411 | 3:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h39 | 3:49 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA2492 · UA2316 | 3:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 3h50 | 7:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2492 · UA1323 · UA450 | 3:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h26 | 3:36 AM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5747 | 3:12 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h49 | 5:01 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5937 | 3:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h54 | 5:19 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1454 · AS3009 · AS3213 | 3:26 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h02 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS1454 | 3:26 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h33 | 4:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA650 | 3:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h29 | 5:09 PM Burbank | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1896 | 3:49 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h46 | 5:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3450 · AS3467 · AS3213 | 4:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h15 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3450 · AS3319 · AS3213 | 4:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h15 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3450 · AS3467 · AS3273 | 4:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h29 | 10:42 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3490 · AS3046 · AS3213 | 4:31 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h57 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA1164 | 5:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h38 | 6:48 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2115 | 5:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h25 | 6:35 PM Burbank | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2153 · UA4726 | 5:12 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h21 | 10:33 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2177 · UA2493 · UA2411 | 5:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h35 | 3:49 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS1469 · AS3009 · AS3213 | 5:16 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h12 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS1469 | 5:16 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h30 | 6:46 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA500 · UA5456 | 5:16 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h51 | 10:07 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5479 · UA5523 | 5:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h14 | 10:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3320 · AS3046 · AS3213 | 5:31 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h57 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA643 | 5:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h44 | 7:18 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1578 · UA5731 | 5:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h53 | 10:33 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2661 | 5:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h30 | 7:20 PM Ontario International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2382 · UA1925 · UA450 | 5:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h41 | 3:36 AM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2382 · UA1323 · UA450 | 5:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h41 | 3:36 AM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2382 · UA1323 · UA2411 | 5:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h54 | 3:49 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA2382 · UA1925 · UA2411 | 5:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h54 | 3:49 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3473 · AS3046 · AS3213 | 6:42 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h46 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS235 · AS559 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h19 | 3:19 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
AS235 · AS713 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h06 | 12:06 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS235 · AS97 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h23 | 3:23 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1506 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h39 | 8:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS235 · AS2182 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h08 | 12:08 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
AS235 · AS3277 · AS3223 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h21 | 1:21 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS235 · AS2237 · AS3213 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h28 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA5383 · UA5307 | 7:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 3h21 | 10:34 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5212 · UA5626 | 7:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h31 | 12:51 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4802 · UA1303 · UA1704 | 7:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h22 | 3:47 AM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2441 | 7:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h43 | 9:08 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4802 · UA1303 · UA450 | 7:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h11 | 3:36 AM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3012 | 7:26 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h35 | 9:01 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3012 · AS3009 · AS3213 | 7:26 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h02 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3267 · AS3319 · AS3213 | 7:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h32 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA1960 · UA2282 | 8:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h13 | 3:13 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1499 | 8:43 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h32 | 10:15 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1499 · AS3009 · AS3213 | 8:43 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h45 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA1668 · UA5484 | 8:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h39 | 2:29 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5440 | 8:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h53 | 10:43 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2610 | 8:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h40 | 10:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5312 · UA5626 | 9:02 PM San Francisco International Airport | 3h49 | 12:51 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1302 · AS559 | 9:39 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h40 | 3:19 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
AS1302 · AS97 | 9:39 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h44 | 3:23 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1302 · AS2134 | 9:39 PM San Francisco International Airport | 19h40 | 5:19 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1302 · AS121 | 9:39 PM San Francisco International Airport | 18h41 | 4:20 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
AS1302 · AS278 | 9:39 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h43 | 3:22 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA626 | 9:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h27 | 11:22 PM Burbank | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3417 · AS3319 · AS3213 | 10:17 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h11 | 4:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA1754 | 11:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h41 | 12:51 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1561 | 11:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h37 | 12:47 AM Ontario International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5583 · UA733 | 11:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h07 | 3:27 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA574 · UA5558 | 11:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h24 | 3:45 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5650 | 11:37 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h51 | 1:28 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1097 | 11:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h29 | 1:19 AM Burbank | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA6214 | 11:59 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h35 | 1:34 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
AS194 · AS3348 · AS3271 | 12:43 AM San Francisco International Airport | 18h27 | 7:10 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS194 | 12:43 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1h30 | 2:13 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1427 | 1:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1h44 | 3:09 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3375 · AS3415 | 1:56 AM San Francisco International Airport | 17h18 | 7:14 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA589 | 2:05 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1h50 | 3:55 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2409 | 2:11 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1h44 | 3:55 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3361 · AS2043 · AS2134 | 2:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 14h20 | 5:19 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3361 · AS2043 · AS121 | 2:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 13h21 | 4:20 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA1688 | 3:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1h34 | 4:59 AM Burbank | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS195 | 3:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1h33 | 5:18 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS195 · AS3340 · AS3273 | 3:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 18h57 | 10:42 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA552 | 4:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1h36 | 5:45 AM Ontario International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS2063 · AS3061 · AS3273 | 4:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 17h43 | 10:42 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2179 | 5:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1h42 | 7:27 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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popular airports
Popular airports from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including DFS Duty-Free and Burberry.
- Parking available in the Domestic and International Garages, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per 15 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the United Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Located in the main hall of the Domestic Terminal.
- Buses: SamTrans 292, 397, 398, KX
- Metro: BART Yellow Line
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson News and DFS.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 6.6€ ($7) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in various terminals, including Delta Sky Club and United Club.
- Located in the LAX Airport Police Division, open daily.
- Bus: 102, 111, 117, 232, 40
- Metro: Green Line (Aviation/LAX Station)
- Train: NA
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