San Francisco to Las Vegas (SFO–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SFO–LAS is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 413 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AZ, CM, EK, LX, NZ, OZ, VA | 98 | 738, 739, 7M8, 7M9, B38M | 1h27-1h55 | Star Alliance | AC, AZ, CM, EK, LX, NZ, OZ, VA | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 49 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h27-1h45 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: CX, DE, FJ, HA, JL, QF, QR | 24 | 73H, 73J, 7M9 | 1h35-1h47 | Oneworld | CX, DE, FJ, HA, JL, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 21 | 32Q, A20N, A21N | 1h33-1h50 | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Las Vegas from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→LAS | OAK→LAS | SJC→LAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 22 | 20 |
| Weekly flights | 393 | 146 | 118 |
| Flight time | 1h 46m | 1h 1m | 1h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · LAS: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Las Vegas.
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.
Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.
Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.
Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.
SFO–LAS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
San Francisco to Las Vegas: Bay Area Leisure Corridor
SFO-LAS is one of the highest-frequency domestic routes in the western US, sustained by the Bay Area's large population and Las Vegas's role as the primary short-trip leisure destination for Northern California. Southwest dominates in seat count, running Boeing 737s on back-to-back rotations throughout the day. United adds service from its SFO hub, often with connections to the broader network for travelers who booked LAS as part of a larger itinerary. The 414-mile sector is short enough that aircraft turn around quickly, allowing high daily utilization. Fares compress during mid-week periods when leisure demand drops.
Las Vegas Airport and Strip Access
Harry Reid International (formerly McCarran) sits three miles from the Las Vegas Strip. LAS operates four concourses; domestic arrivals are primarily in Concourses C and D. The Las Vegas Monorail does not connect directly to the airport; ground transport from LAS to Strip hotels is by taxi, rideshare, or the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop shuttle. A proposed people mover from LAS to the Strip has been in planning stages for years. Taxi fares from LAS to mid-Strip properties run $15 to $25. SFO's marine fog season (May through July) creates morning delays that push back afternoon Las Vegas departures when aircraft arrive late from the Bay Area.