Santa Fe to San Francisco (SAF–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 9 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 4h 29m AAFJ AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 43m AA AAACAZ Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco flights
DEN Denver 5h 8m UA ACAVF9 Denver (DEN) to San Francisco flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 31m AABAIB AAACAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Francisco flights
ORD Chicago 8h 16m AA AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco flights
DAL Dallas 20h 45m XE VJAWN Dallas (DAL) to San Francisco flights
PSP Palm Springs ~5h 2m AAOO ACASBA Palm Springs (PSP) to San Francisco flights
MCI Kansas City ~7h 53m AA ASOZUA Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco flights
MKE Milwaukee ~8h 32m B6OOUA Milwaukee (MKE) to San Francisco flights
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Santa Fe to San Francisco
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
913 mi 2h 25m nonstop -1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAF to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
582
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
SAF → SFO
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
SFO → SAF
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach San Francisco from Santa Fe

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Metric SAF→SFO ABQ→SFO TSM→SFO
Distance from SAF 49 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1
Weekly flights 51
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 31m 2h 19m
Airports within 200 miles of SAF with service to San Francisco International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Francisco is 1 hour behind Santa Fe.
SAF: MDT · SFO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Fe, it's 5:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
913 mi / 1,469 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m gate to gate.
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.

SAF–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Fe to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance913 mi / 1,469 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAF
IATA / ICAOSAF / KSAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation6,348 ft / 1,935 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAF to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 913 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
San Francisco is 1 hour behind Santa Fe.
Yes, return flights from SFO to SAF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ABQ, TSM and DRO. 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 SAF to SFO

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAF to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAF to SFO is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 913 miles (1,469 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Albuquerque (ABQ), Taos (TSM) and Durango (DRO).