West Palm Beach to San Francisco (PBI–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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West Palm Beach to San Francisco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,562 mi 5h 31m nonstop -3h behind 95 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PBI and SFO, connecting options are available through 95 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PBI to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
95
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,442
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
PBI → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
76%
Return
SFO → PBI
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PBI delays → SFO delays →

Other ways to reach San Francisco from West Palm Beach

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Metric PBI→SFO FLL→SFO OPF→SFO
Distance from PBI 42 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 5 1
Weekly flights 1 70 1
Flight time 5h 31m 5h 48m 5h 58m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PBI with service to San Francisco International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Francisco is 3 hours behind West Palm Beach.
PBI: EDT · SFO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
2,562 mi / 4,124 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 31m.
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.

PBI–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Palm Beach to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance2,562 mi / 4,124 km
Flight time5h 31m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections95 hubs
Origin: PBI
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PBI to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Beach International Airport to San Francisco International Airport take approximately 5h 31m. The route covers 2,562 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PBI to SFO. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, MSY, PIE, VNY, SGR, SFB, SCF, JAX, SUS, TRM, APA, RIL, PDK, SAF, OPF, PVU, HOU, MEM, MTJ, ASE, FAT, TUL, SMF, TPA, APF, TYS, SNA, PWK, RNO, EGE, SBA, BZN, SAN, BUR, JAC, PSP, RSW, LNK, CVG, OAK, IND, TEB, CMH, SUN, MDW, PTK, SJD, SLC, RIC, AUS, FCA, BED, SAT, SJO, LUK, YUL, BOI, PSM, HPN, MMU, YVR, LGA, LAS, CLE, PHX, HNL, ATL, DEN, CLT, DAL, PHL, LTN, MCO, IAD, BWI, IAH, BCN, FLL, BNA, DFW, ORD, JFK, RDU, DCA, MSP, STL, LAX, EWR, DTW, HND, YYZ, BOS, PIT, MHH and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Francisco is 3 hours behind West Palm Beach.
Yes, return flights from SFO to PBI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, OPF and MIA. 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 PBI to SFO

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PBI to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PBI to SFO ranges from 5 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,562 miles (4,124 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

95 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ADS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).