Originally Posted by
dhuey
Welcome to FT, bballlova99! As squeakr noted, you can save a lot by booking far in advance. The price differences can be quite stark.
You might also consider which airports you are willing to use. Do you know where in the Bay Area you will live? And where exactly does your SO live in L.A.?
Seal beach! and I'll know I'll live in SF probably near Mission District.