Santa Fe to Los Angeles (SAF–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SAF–LAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 708 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: FJ | 13 | CR7 | 2h16 | – | Oneworld | FJ |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | CR7 | 2h16 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Santa Fe
| Metric | SAF→LAX | ABQ→LAX | TEX→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAF | – | 49 mi | 190 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 17 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | 203 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 16m | 2h 5m | 1h 42m |
Travel Essentials
SAF: MDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Fe, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
SAF–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAF to LAX
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SAF to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAF to LAX ranges from 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 708 miles (1,140 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Albuquerque (ABQ) and Telluride (TEX).