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 British Airways, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Alaska 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 Las Vegas, Paris, Barcelona, Denver, Washington, D.C., Mexico City, Chicago, Guadalajara, London, Atlanta, Rome, Austin, Lisbon, Madrid, New York, Dublin, Amsterdam, New Orleans, Berlin, Athens.

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 Denver, Atlanta, Las Vegas, New York, Cincinnati, Charlotte, Cancún, Chicago, Mexico City, Washington, D.C., Paris, Guadalajara, London, Rome, Amsterdam, Philadelphia, Orlando, St. Louis, Houston, Minneapolis.

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, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Stockton Metropolitan, 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, Long Beach, Meadows Field, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San Francisco and Los Angeles thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San Francisco and Los Angeles can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

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, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Stockton Metropolitan, Merced Regional

Question 14

How many airports are there near Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

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, Long Beach, Meadows Field, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public.

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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	$37
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$79
Cheapest round-trip	$81
Average round-trip	$206
Nonstop flights in December	$79 – $2,046

Airline	Sun 10.12	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12
United Airlines	3	3	7	7	2	---	---
Alaska Airlines	1	1	2	2	1	---	---
American Airlines	---	1	3	1	---	---	---
JetBlue Airways	---	1	2	2	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 17.12	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12
United Airlines	---	5	2	---	---	---	---
Alaska Airlines	---	3	5	---	---	---	---
American Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
JetBlue Airways	---	1	2	1	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 24.12	Mon 25.12	Tue 26.12	Wed 27.12	Thu 28.12	Fri 29.12	Sat 30.12
United Airlines	---	1	---	---	2	2	2
Alaska Airlines	---	2	---	---	7	5	1
American Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
JetBlue Airways	1	2	---	---	2	2	2

Airline	Sun 31.12	Mon 01.01	Tue 02.01	Wed 03.01	Thu 04.01	Fri 05.01	Sat 06.01
United Airlines	2	6	6	5	6	6	5
Alaska Airlines	4	3	8	5	6	7	5
American Airlines	3	3	5	5	4	4	4
JetBlue Airways	1	1	2	2	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
American Airlines	AAL	AA	No	No
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight