San Francisco to Liberia (SFO–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–LIR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,948 miles in approximately 6h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 2 | 7M8 | 6h29 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 1 | B39M | 6h16 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Liberia from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→LIR | OAK→LIR | SJC→LIR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | – | – |
| Flight time | 6h 16m | 4h 52m | 5h 23m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · LIR: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Liberia.
US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.
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–LIR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to LIR
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SFO to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to LIR ranges from 6 hours 16 minutes to 6 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,948 miles (4,743 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).