$54 Cheap American Airlines flights San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Use the “Price (lowest to highest)” filter on Expedia to search for cheap American Airlines return flights from $102 from SFO to LAX. Affordable one-way options from $54 are available as well.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines flights to Los Angeles tend to be more affordable in the quieter months of January and February. Whether you’re in search of a round-trip or one-way ticket, you could land a better deal then.

To find cheap American Airlines fares from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), start searching one to three months before your planned departure. Reserving domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance could save you 25% compared to booking just 6 to 12 days ahead. The day you book can also impact the cost. Sunday is usually the cheapest, while Monday is often the most expensive for domestic flights. You can save 6% on average by booking your flight on a Sunday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

American Airlines offers direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), with 25 weekly departures. Simply apply the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters while searching on Expedia to see all direct American Airlines flights to LAX.

It takes around 1h 31m to fly nonstop from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) with American Airlines.

Thursday has the most American Airlines flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). With 4 daily departures, this is the best day to book something that will suit your plans.

The first American Airlines flight from SFO to LAX takes off at 6:45AM UTC-8, landing at 8:16AM UTC-8. If you prefer to head off later in the day, the last American Airlines flight leaves SFO at 4:08PM UTC-8 and touches down at LAX at 5:41PM UTC-8. Flying earlier is often a good option as morning flights are least likely to face cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

When flying from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles with American Airlines, you’ll probably touch down at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). This is the airline’s main hub in this destination. Other nearby airports like John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Bob Hope Airport (BUR) may offer lower airfares, so it’s a smart idea to consider all options on Expedia.

You’ll likely be onboard a Boeing 737-800 or an Embraer 175 when flying American Airlines from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). However, keep in mind that a different plane could be assigned to your route depending on operational reasons.

Depending on the type of ticket you purchased, a fee typically applies if you cancel or change your booking more than 24 hours after it’s been confirmed. To secure flexible fares, select our “Changes included” and “No cancel fee” boxes while searching for flights. To learn more about changing or canceling your reservation, visit “Trips,” select your flight and tick “Manage Booking.”