San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles (SBP–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM1441
CM Copa
E75L
6:05 AM
PDT
7:22 AM
PDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5897
UA United
E75L
6:12 AM
PDT
7:28 AM
PDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AV2373
AV avianca
E75L
6:12 AM
PDT
7:28 AM
PDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA4781
UA United
E7W
2:30 PM
PDT
3:44 PM
PDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2375
AV avianca
E75L
5:56 PM
PDT
7:13 PM
PDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2064
CM Copa
E7W
6:00 PM
PDT
7:17 PM
PDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5704
UA United
E7W
12:40 PM
PDT T7
1:49 PM
PDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA5550
UA United
E7W
4:10 PM
PDT T8
5:11 PM
PDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AV2382
AV avianca
E7W
4:14 PM
PDT T8
5:19 PM
PDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CM2060
CM Copa
E7W
4:14 PM
PDT T8
5:19 PM
PDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5863
UA United
E7W
10:40 PM
PDT T8
11:44 PM
PDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
3 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 155 mi 1h 14m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

SBP–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 155 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SBP–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 14 E75L 1h16-1h17 Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 14 E75L, E7W 1h17 Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 13 E75L, E7W 1h14-1h16 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AV, CM, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + CM + UA (41 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SBP to LAX direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SBP to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
766
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
SBP → LAX
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
LAX → SBP
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from San Luis Obispo

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric SBP→LAX SBA→LAX MRY→LAX
Distance from SBP 72 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 5 7
Weekly flights 41 50 67
Flight time 1h 14m 1h 3m 0h 46m
Airports within 200 miles of SBP with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Los Angeles is 0 hours the same as San Luis Obispo.
SBP: PDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Luis Obispo, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
155 mi / 250 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m to 1h 17m.
Getting from LAX

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.

Los Angeles Climate

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.

SBP–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance155 mi / 250 km
Flight time1h 14m to 1h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights41 out / 34 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: SBP
IATA / ICAOSBP / KSBP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation212 ft / 65 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBP to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from San Luis County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 1h 14m to 1h 17m. The route covers 155 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from SBP to LAX. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, GEG, LAS, SFO, DEN, PHX, SAN, SEA, HND, PDX and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LAX to SBP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBA, MRY and FAT. 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 SBP to LAX

San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SBP to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SBP to LAX ranges from 1 hours 14 minutes to 1 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 155 miles (250 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Barbara (SBA), Monterey (MRY) and Fresno (FAT).