San Francisco to Lubbock (SFO–LBB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SFO Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SFO and LBB. Nearest airports to SFO with scheduled service: San Carlos Airport (SQL, 10 mi) · San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK, 11 mi) · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 30 mi)
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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 7 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 4h 35m ACASAZ → EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Lubbock flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 43m AAACAZ → AAOO Phoenix (PHX) to Lubbock flights
DEN Denver 5h 4m ACAVF9 → AAUAWN Denver (DEN) to Lubbock flights
DAL Dallas 5h 42m EJAJTLTWY → EJAEMDWN Dallas (DAL) to Lubbock flights
AUS Austin 5h 45m ACDLKE → WN Austin (AUS) to Lubbock flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 46m AAACAY → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lubbock flights
IAH Houston 6h 58m EKNHNZ → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to Lubbock flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Lubbock
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and LBB, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to LBB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
LAS ~4h 35m PHX ~4h 43m DEN ~5h 4m DAL ~5h 42m AUS ~5h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
593
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → LBB
24%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
24%
Arriving
100%
Return
LBB → SFO
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → LBB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lubbock from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
Metric SFO→LBB SJC→LBB
Distance from SFO – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 24% –
San Jose (SJC) to Lubbock flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Lubbock is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · LBB: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Lubbock.
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.

Facts

SFO–LBB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Lubbock route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LBB
Full nameLubbock Preston Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOLBB / KLBB
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation3,282 ft / 1,000 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to LBB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LBB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Lubbock is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from LBB to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).