Q: How many flights are there between San Francisco and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 27 and 38 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 1h 31m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 224 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: How many flights are there between San Francisco and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 27 and 38 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 1h 31m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 224 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Los Angeles per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 27 and 38 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 1h 31m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 224 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Los Angeles per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 27 and 38 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 1h 31m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 224 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco and Los Angeles are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (69 flights per week), Delta (45 flights per week), and Alaska Airlines (39 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco and Los Angeles are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (69 flights per week), Delta (45 flights per week), and Alaska Airlines (39 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 05:50 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 07:28.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles jets off at 23:00 and lands at 00:32.

Question 9

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost ₪402 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₪599 and ₪596 respectively.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost ₪402 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₪599 and ₪596 respectively.

Question 15

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 20

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Question 23

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of ₪604, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 24

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of ₪604, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost ₪402 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₪599 and ₪596 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

No, with an average price for the route of ₪604, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

San Francisco and Los Angeles are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (69 flights per week), Delta (45 flights per week), and Alaska Airlines (39 flights per week).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Los Angeles per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 05:50 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 07:28.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles jets off at 23:00 and lands at 00:32.

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Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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