| Document and Entity Information | May 05, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001499200 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SABINE PASS LIQUEFACTION, LLC |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 333-192373 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-3235920 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 700 Milam Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1900 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77002 |
| City Area Code | 713 |
| Local Phone Number | 375-5000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
