New York to San Francisco (LGA–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LGA Airport Page →
2,573 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 47 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
STL St Louis 7h 42m AADLWN → LXJOZUA St Louis (STL) to San Francisco flights
DEN Denver 7h 44m DLUAWN → ACAVF9 Denver (DEN) to San Francisco flights
DTW Detroit 7h 50m AAAFAM → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco flights
IAD Dulles 7h 53m AVNHUA → AZCAET Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco flights
CLE Cleveland 7h 53m AADLWS → NZOZUA Cleveland (CLE) to San Francisco flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 4m AMDLKE → AFCADL Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 5m AAACDL → ACASPEJA Toronto (YYZ) to San Francisco flights
MDW Chicago 8h 7m WN → VJAWN Chicago (MDW) to San Francisco flights
BNA Nashville 8h 8m AABADL → NZUAVA Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco flights
CMH Columbus 8h 9m AADLWS → UA Columbus (CMH) to San Francisco flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to San Francisco
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,573 mi 5h 18m nonstop -3h behind

LGA–SFO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
CPS ~7h 37m STL ~7h 42m DEN ~7h 44m DTW ~7h 50m IAD ~7h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,804
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGA → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
46%
Return
SFO → LGA
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → SFO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Francisco from New York

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Metric LGA→SFO JFK→SFO TEB→SFO
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines – 35 17
Weekly flights ~1 633 4
Flight time 5h 18m 6h 11m 5h 11m
Departure OTP 100% – –
New York (JFK) to San Francisco flights · Teterboro (TEB) to San Francisco flights · Newark (EWR) to San Francisco flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Francisco is 3 hours behind New York.
LGA: EDT · SFO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
2,573 mi / 4,141 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 18m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LGA–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance2,573 mi / 4,141 km
Flight time5h 18m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco International Airport take about 5h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 2,573 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Denver and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
San Francisco is 3 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from SFO to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. 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 LGA to SFO

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LGA to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to SFO is about 5 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,573 miles (4,141 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Denver and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).