San Francisco to Loreto (SFO–LTO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
7M9
10:32 AM
PDT T1
1:17 PM
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AS Alaska
7M9
2:27 PM
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San Francisco to Loreto
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,030 mi 2h 45m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

SFO–LTO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,030 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–LTO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 1 7M9 2h45 100% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to LTO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to LTO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
PHX ~19h 24m LAX ~20h 2m DFW ~21h 57m YYC ~27h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
345
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 → LTO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LTO → SFO
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
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
0h
Loreto is 0 hours the same as San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · LTO: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Loreto.
Distance & Flight Time
1,030 mi / 1,658 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
Visa & Entry

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Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–LTO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Loreto route.
Route details
Distance1,030 mi / 1,658 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LTO
Full nameLoreto International Airport
IATA / ICAOLTO / MMLT
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Elevation34 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to LTO flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Loreto International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 1,030 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to LTO. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHX, LAX, DFW and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LTO 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 LTO

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Loreto International Airport (LTO) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFO to LTO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to LTO ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,030 miles (1,658 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via PHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.