United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
San Francisco to Los Angeles: prices by month
Lowest one-way fares found by travellers for each month. Prices change daily; the link opens live search results for that date. Weather: average temperature and total rainfall for that month last year.
| Month | Lowest fare | Airline | Stops | Los Angeles weather | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 148 USD | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | 19°C · 59 mm | Search → |
| November 2026 | 58 USD | Frontier Airlines | direct | 16°C · 205 mm | Search → |
| December 2026 | 76 USD | Frontier Airlines | direct | 14°C · 166 mm | Search → |
| January 2027 | 128 USD | Alaska Airlines | direct | 13°C · 19 mm | Search → |
| February 2027 | 87 USD | Frontier Airlines | direct | 14°C · 76 mm | Search → |
| September 2027 | 1061 USD | United Airlines | direct | 23°C · 25 mm | Search → |
Cheapest tickets found recently
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About United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
United Airlines operates flights on the San Francisco to Los Angeles route, connecting San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The distance of 559 kilometres is typically covered in around 94 minutes on a usually non-stop flight, making this a convenient option for business travellers and leisure passengers moving between California's two largest cities.
Fares tend to be lowest in October. Cabin bags up to 56x36x23 centimetres are permitted; checked baggage is not included as standard in economy class, though one bag of up to 23 kilograms can be added. Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before the flight departs.
Airports on this route
| Departure | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) |
|---|---|
| Arrival | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
| Flight time | 1 h 27 min |
| Distance | 559 km |
United Airlines cabin bag: 1 piece, 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in). Checked bag in Economy: not included in the basic fare (from 45 USD).
| Item | Allowance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag | 1 piece | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in) |
| Personal item | included | small bag under the seat |
| Checked baggage - Economy | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | paid option, from 45 USD · max total dimensions 158 cm (62 in) |
| Extra bag | from 55 USD | cheaper when added online in advance |
Basic Economy allowance on most routes; premium fares and some destinations get more. Weights are shown in kilograms with pounds in brackets, sizes in centimetres with inches in brackets. Always confirm on the official website before travelling.
United Airlines online check-in opens 24 h before departure and closes 45 min before departure. Online check-in is free.
| Online check-in opens | 24 h before departure |
|---|---|
| Online check-in closes | 45 min before departure |
| Airport counters open | 3 h before departure |
| Airport counters close | 45 min before departure |
| Boarding gate closes | 45 min before departure |
| Check-in fee | online check-in is free |
| Boarding pass | mobile boarding pass, print at home, at the airport |
| Mobile app check-in | available |
| Self-service kiosks | available |
Times apply to most routes; long-haul, US and some airport-specific deadlines differ. Confirm on the official website before travelling.