Los Angeles to San Francisco (LAX–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Los Angeles to San Francisco
22 carriers, 528 flights/week nonstop.
22 Airlines
528 Flights/wk
338 mi
0h 52m nonstop
163 1-stop hubs
LAX–SFO is served by 22 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 338 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 163 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop LAX–SFO service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines | 113 | 320, 738, 739, 7M9, B39M, E75L, E7W | 1h30-1h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 55 | 738, E75, E75L | 1h33-1h45 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 48 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h20-1h30 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 44 | 73H, 73J, B39M, E75, E75L | 1h29-1h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 42 | 319, 738 | 1h09-1h31 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 35 | 738, 7M9, E7W | 1h34-1h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 29 | 738 | 1h23-1h31 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 28 | 319, 738 | 1h25-1h26 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AV avianca | 28 | 738, 7M9, E75L | 1h34-1h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AZ ITA Airways | 21 | 320, 739 | 1h35 | SkyTeam | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 21 | 737, 73H, 7M8 | 1h29-1h35 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 12 | 319, 738 | 1h21-1h26 | SkyTeam | – | |
| IB Iberia | 11 | 738, E75 | 1h33-1h34 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32Q | 1h37 | – | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 7 | E75 | 1h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 7 | 738 | 1h34 | – | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | E75 | 1h45 | Oneworld | – | |
| CA Air China | 5 | E7W | 1h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AY Finnair | 4 | E75 | 1h33 | Oneworld | – | |
| BR EVA Air | 2 | 77L | 1h35 | Star Alliance | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 2 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| KJ Air Zeta | 1 | 744 | 0h52 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to SFO direction.
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Departure time distribution
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to SFO.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → SFO
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
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85%
Arriving
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83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
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83%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
LAX delays → SFO delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach San Francisco from Los Angeles
Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
| Metric | LAX→SFO | BUR→SFO | SNA→SFO |
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| Distance from LAX | – | 18 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 22 | 9 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 528 | 197 | 200 |
| Flight time | 0h 52m | 0h 47m | 0h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Burbank (BUR) to San Francisco flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco flights · Ontario (ONT) to San Francisco flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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LAX: PDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco.
LAX: PDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
338 mi / 543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m to 1h 45m.
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.
Getting from SFO
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.
San Francisco Climate
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.
Facts
LAX–SFO Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Los Angeles to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance338 mi / 543 km
Flight time0h 52m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)22
Weekly flights528 out / 661 return
1-stop connections163 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LAX to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport take approximately 0h 52m to 1h 45m. The route covers 338 miles.
22 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, avianca, Finnair, ITA Airways, EVA Air, Air China, China Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Fiji Airways, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia, Korean Air, Air Zeta, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 528 nonstop flights per week from LAX to SFO. The return direction has about 661 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UDD, TRM, OAK, BUR, BIH, CLD, SCF, PVU, PRC, DRO, OGD, RIL, BFI, APA, BJC, COS, SAF, ABI, ADS, LNK, SGR, JAC, MTJ, MSN, EGE, HOU, TUL, MEM, CVG, PDK, ZIH, SJD, PNS, SUA, PIE, GNV, TEB, PBI, OPF, RDD, BED, APF, HPN, RSW, PVR, PAE, LGA, SBP, SAT, SXM, SBA, EUG, MRY, LAS, SJO, SMF, RNO, CLE, FAT, BOI, SAN, PHX, TRK, RDM, TUS, PDX, SLC, MFR, SNA, DEN, SEA, MTY, PSP, GDL, DFW, ABQ, GEG, STL, YVR, LTN, MSP, IAH, LIM, DAL, ATL, MCI, MEX, DTW, PSC, SUN, PTY, LIH, KOA, DCA, BNA, CLT, ORD, AUS, BZN, FCA, OGG, OMA, TPA, ACV, IAD, MSY, SAL, YUL, HNL, IND, MCO, FLL, CMH, ASE, MDW, PIT, BWI, YYC, MIA, YYZ, PHL, NRT, BOS, EWR, BCN, RDU, LIR, JFK, FRA, BZE, HCR, HDN, XMN, LTO, CUN, PPT, HND, BNE, MEL, PVG, SYD, PEK, MUC, ICN, AKL, AMS, SIN, KIX, NAN, MNL, TPE, CAN, CDG, HKG, LHR, DUB, LIS, CPH, ZRH, DOH, IST, DXB and FCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SFO to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Terminal assignments vary by carrier: United uses Terminals 7 and 8, American uses Terminals 4 and 5, Delta uses Terminals 2 and 3, Southwest uses Terminal 1, and Alaska uses Terminal 6. Spirit, Frontier, and smaller carriers use their respective terminals as well. The new LAX Automated People Mover connects terminals to a central hub, improving inter-terminal transit.
The Coast Starlight Amtrak takes 9–11 hours and runs once daily, with scenic coastal views. Flixbus and other express coaches take 6–7 hours. Flying takes under 1.5 hours in the air. The bus suits travelers with flexible schedules and tight budgets.
SFO's marine layer fog, most common in summer mornings (May–September) and some winter months, reduces runway capacity and creates arrival delays. Afternoon arrivals are less fog-affected. If you're arriving SFO for an onward connection, afternoon slots reduce fog risk considerably. Delays of 30–90 minutes are common during active fog advisories.
Los Angeles to San Francisco: California's Highest-Frequency Corridor
LAX–SFO edges SFO–LAX in carrier count, with 14 airlines offering scheduled service. The combination of legacy, low-cost, and ultra-low-cost carriers makes this one of the most competitive short-haul routes in the US. Departure frequency rivals the air shuttle concept, with departures every 15–20 minutes during weekday peak hours. Block time is 60–70 minutes.
SFO as a Transpacific Hub
San Francisco International is the dominant West Coast gateway for transpacific routes to Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia, particularly for United, ANA, and Singapore Airlines. Travelers arriving from LAX and connecting internationally at SFO should allow at least 90 minutes for domestic-to-international terminal transit, as the connections require a terminal change and international security re-screening.