San Francisco to La Paz (SFO–LAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,174 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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 4 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 4h 58m AAAFAM AS Los Angeles (LAX) to La Paz flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 11m ACAMUA AMCMIB Mexico City (MEX) to La Paz flights
MTY Monterrey 21h UA VB Monterrey (MTY) to La Paz flights
GDL Guadalajara 23h 55m AM CMVBY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to La Paz flights
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San Francisco to La Paz
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,174 mi 2h 34m nonstop

SFO–LAP 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 SFO to LAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
248
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
SFO → LAP
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
LAP → SFO
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
La Paz is 0 hours the same as San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · LAP: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in La Paz.
Distance & Flight Time
1,174 mi / 1,890 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–LAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to La Paz route.
Route details
Distance1,174 mi / 1,890 km
Flight time2h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LAP
IATA / ICAOLAP / MMLP
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to LAP flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Manuel Márquez de León International Airport take about 2h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,174 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Monterrey.
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 SFO to LAP

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to LAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to LAP is about 2 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,174 miles (1,890 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Monterrey. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.