Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Los Angeles takes around 1.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

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The flight distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles is 544 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

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Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris, Tel Aviv.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Vancouver, Calgary, New York, Mexico City, Edmonton, San Jose, Toronto, Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Seattle, Manchester, Paris, Barcelona, Dallas, Cancún, Tokyo, Washington, D.C., Houston, Atlanta.

Question 6

What airports are near San Francisco?

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The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.

Question 7

What airports are near Los Angeles?

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The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, McClellan–Palomar, Long Beach, Meadows Field.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

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Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Los Angeles with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, AeroMexico, Southern Airways Express.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Los Angeles, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

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Traveling between San Francisco and Los Angeles, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional

Question 12

How many airports are there near Los Angeles?

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There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, McClellan–Palomar, Long Beach, Meadows Field.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£55
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£98
Cheapest round-trip	£94
Average round-trip	£130
Nonstop flights in July	£59 – £201

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro K Line + A/E Line	45-60 min	$1.75; single fare; TAP card required	every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
FlyAway Bus to Union Station	35-60 min	$9.75; one-way fare	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	direct to downtown
Taxi	30-75 min	$50 – $80; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	30-75 min	$35 – $70; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	flexible pickup
Private Transfer	30-75 min	$80 – $150; pre-booked; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metrolink/Amtrak from Burbank Airport-South	20-35 min	$7 – $10; varies by destination	hourly (traffic dependent)	direct to Union Station
Metro B Line from North Hollywood	40-55 min	$1.75; requires shuttle to Metro station	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget to Hollywood
Taxi / Ride-hailing	25-60 min	$40 – $70; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door service

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Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 13.07	Tue 14.07	Wed 15.07	Thu 16.07	Fri 17.07	Sat 18.07	Sun 19.07
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United Airlines	---	5	5	---	---	5	---
Frontier Airlines	---	1	1	---	1	1	1
American Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 39 total	Daily flights: 5.57 average	Most flights: Tuesday 7 flights

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	19°C	9°C
February	19°C	9°C
March	20°C	10°C
April	22°C	12°C
May	23°C	14°C
June	26°C	16°C
July	28°C	18°C
August	29°C	19°C
September	29°C	19°C
October	26°C	16°C
November	22°C	12°C
December	18°C	9°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No
AeroMexico	AMX	AM	Yes
Southern Airways Express	FDY	9X	Yes