San Francisco to North Platte (SFO–LBF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,180 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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
DEN Denver 4h 47m ACAVEK → UA Denver (DEN) to North Platte flights
OMA Omaha ~5h 43m AAEKUA → Omaha (OMA) to North Platte flights
MDW Chicago ~7h 18m EJAKFBLXJ → Chicago (MDW) to North Platte flights
RIC Richmond ~9h 33m EJAMX → Richmond (RIC) to North Platte flights
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San Francisco to North Platte
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,180 mi 3h 41m nonstop +2h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to LBF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
DEN ~4h 47m OMA ~5h 43m MDW ~7h 18m RIC ~9h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
101
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 → LBF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LBF → SFO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in North Platte.
Distance & Flight Time
1,180 mi / 1,900 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 41m gate to gate.
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–LBF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to North Platte route.
Route details
Distance1,180 mi / 1,900 km
Flight time3h 41m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LBF
Full nameNorth Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
IATA / ICAOLBF / KLBF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,777 ft / 846 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to LBF flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field take about 3h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 1,180 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
North Platte is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from LBF to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 LBF

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to LBF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to LBF is about 3 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,180 miles (1,900 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.