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While Hollywood Burbank Airport does not currently have an on-site airport hotel, there are many hotels that are located within the immediate vicinity. The Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport is a 4-star choice located directly across the street from Hollywood Burbank Airport, while the Ramada by Wyndham is a budget-friendly hotel less than a 5-minute drive away.

Whether you are flying with a pet or service animal, you will almost certainly need to allow them to relieve themselves before boarding your flight. There are currently 3 outdoor pet relief areas at San Francisco International Airport as well as one indoor area located in Terminal 1. Each of these zones provides travelers with fresh drinking water for their animal and waste disposal bags.

Hoping to grab a bite to eat after your flight to Hollywood Burbank Airport lands? The Lunch Box Bar and Grill is a casual choice located in Terminal A that serves American-style meals, while Guy's Burger Joint is located nearby and serves a selection of unique hamburgers.

If you’re traveling for business, make sure to stop by San Francisco International Airport’s business center that is located in the main terminal. This center contains several desks, copying services, and high-speed WiFi, making it a convenient place to get some work done before your flight takes off.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Los Angeles flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

6 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 221 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to C$ 285 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles most commonly pass through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 25% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the San Francisco to Los Angeles route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 254 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 326, a difference of C$ 73. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Los Angeles route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 7%.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 7:24 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:24 am.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 27% above the route average of C$ 285. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 1h 34m, covering 874 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 146 to C$ 965. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 91, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights are:

• United Airlines: 89% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 81% on time
• American Airlines: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between San Francisco and Los Angeles is around C$ 146 round-trip, with a flight time of about 7h 09m. Recent bus fares are around C$ 130 round-trip, with a trip time of about 9h 30m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 12% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 2+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 23m, compared with 15h 38m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles range from C$ 193 to C$ 379, with an average of C$ 285 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 193 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Los Angeles flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.