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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 05:50 and lands at 07:24
• Latest: departs at 22:50 and lands at 00:24.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 1h 34m, covering 874 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles range from ₪438 to ₪858, with an average of ₪644 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪438 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the ₪644 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪486 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to ₪645 for direct flights.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights are:

• United Airlines: 89% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 80% on time
• American Airlines: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪107–₪307 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 10%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₪286 to ₪2,223. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪234, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪12 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Los Angeles route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₪556 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₪734, a difference of ₪178.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 18m, compared with 15h 38m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Crypto.com Arena, Venice Beach and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Los Angeles flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

In the Private Suite Terminal of the airport, you can find multi-faith prayer rooms and several other comfort additions, such as daybeds and even a food pantry. However, you do have to purchase an annual membership to access this terminal of Los Angeles Airport.

There are several direct flights available for this route. You will be able to choose from airlines such as Delta, American Airways, and Alaska Airlines as these airlines provide direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

The food court is located at Tom Bradley Terminal of the Los Angeles International Airport. Some restaurants located at the airport include Barney’s Beanery, SeaLegs Wine Bar, and Built Custom Burgers. You will also be able to find a McDonald's at the airport.

You do not have to be a member of an airline to access the airport lounges at San Francisco International Airport as you will be able to purchase a day pass as an economy class traveller.

If you are travelling with young children, you can find child-care facilities such as play areas, nurseries, and others in Terminal 2 of the airport.