Burbank to San Francisco (BUR–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BUR–SFO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 326 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, LX | 56 | 319, 320, 738, 7M8, E7W | 1h35-1h42 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, LX | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 40 | 737, 7S7 | 1h15-1h36 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Francisco from Burbank
| Metric | BUR→SFO | LAX→SFO | HHR→SFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUR | – | 18 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 54 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 163 | 1005 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 0h 50m | 1h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BUR: PDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Burbank, it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco.
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
BUR–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Burbank to San Francisco: The Valley Alternative to LAX
BUR-SFO serves passengers on the north side of the Los Angeles basin who want to avoid LAX. Southwest, United, and Alaska fly the 326-mile sector in 1 hour 25 to 35 minutes. Southwest holds the largest number of total seats by frequency on this market. United operates up to six daily departures from its small Burbank footprint. Hollywood Burbank Airport has two terminals: Terminal A for Southwest and Terminal B for United, Alaska, and other carriers. The airport sits directly adjacent to the studios in Burbank and has its own Metrolink station one mile from the terminal via a free shuttle.
Connectivity and Delay Context
SFO marine fog is the primary delay driver for BUR-SFO. Afternoon arrivals into San Francisco during spring and summer fog events can run 30 to 90 minutes late. Burbank itself does not have weather constraints of significance on this route. SFO connects to downtown San Francisco via BART from the international terminal, costing $10.65 and taking 30 minutes. Burbank connects to the regional Metrolink rail network via the Airport-Bob Hope station, with trains to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles taking about 45 minutes. John Wayne Airport (SNA) offers a competing Southern California to SFO option from the south part of the basin.