Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route?

Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 1h 35m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 542 km between San Francisco and Los Angeles. All flights are typically direct.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines ($77), Southwest ($82), and American Airlines ($83).

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles

The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (186 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ITA Airways (83%), Avianca (82%), Asiana Airlines( 77%).

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The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles (average of $311). Flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $413). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LAX?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 91% on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $211 and $430 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $175 on Frontier (4 Dec–7 Dec).

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How popular is this San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route?
Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 1h 35m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 542 km between San Francisco and Los Angeles. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines ($77), Southwest ($82), and American Airlines ($83).
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from San Francisco, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ITA Airways (83%), Avianca (82%), Asiana Airlines( 77%).
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 91% on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $211 and $430 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $175 on Frontier (4 Dec–7 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Los Angeles

The most flights from SFO to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (186 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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