Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo (LAX–SBP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5704
UA United
E7W
12:40 PM
PDT T7
1:49 PM
PDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5550
UA United
E7W
4:10 PM
PDT T8
5:11 PM
PDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2382
AV avianca
E7W
4:14 PM
PDT T8
5:19 PM
PDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CM2060
CM Copa
E7W
4:14 PM
PDT T8
5:19 PM
PDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA5863
UA United
E7W
10:40 PM
PDT T8
11:44 PM
PDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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CM1441
CM Copa
E75L
6:05 AM
PDT
7:22 AM
PDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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UA5897
UA United
E75L
6:12 AM
PDT
7:28 AM
PDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AV2373
AV avianca
E75L
6:12 AM
PDT
7:28 AM
PDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA4781
UA United
E7W
2:30 PM
PDT
3:44 PM
PDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AV2375
AV avianca
E75L
5:56 PM
PDT
7:13 PM
PDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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CM2064
CM Copa
E7W
6:00 PM
PDT
7:17 PM
PDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
5 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 155 mi 1h 1m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

LAX–SBP is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, avianca and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 155 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–SBP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 20 E7W 1h01-1h09 88% Star Alliance
AV avianca 7 E7W 1h05 88% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 E7W 1h05 88% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 1 88% Oneworld
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 88%
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – AV, CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + CM + UA (34 flights/wk, 94%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 3%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to SBP direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to SBP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
843
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → SBP
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
SBP → LAX
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach San Luis Obispo from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to San Luis County Regional Airport.
Metric LAX→SBP ONT→SBP SAN→SBP
Distance from LAX 47 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 1
Weekly flights 34 2 15
Flight time 1h 1m 1h 18m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to San Luis County Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Luis Obispo is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · SBP: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in San Luis Obispo.
Distance & Flight Time
155 mi / 250 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m to 1h 9m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–SBP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo route.
Route details
Distance155 mi / 250 km
Flight time1h 1m to 1h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights34 out / 41 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: SBP
IATA / ICAOSBP / KSBP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation212 ft / 65 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to SBP flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis County Regional Airport take approximately 1h 1m to 1h 9m. The route covers 155 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, avianca, Copa Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from LAX to SBP. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS, SFO, PHX, DEN, SAN, PDX, SEA, DFW and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SBP to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to SBP

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, avianca, Copa Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LAX to SBP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to SBP ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 1 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 155 miles (250 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via LAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT) and San Diego (SAN).