San Francisco to Cincinnati (SFO–LUK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,044 mi airlines charter/private
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Flight Schedule Charter / private Verified 1mo ago
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San Francisco to Cincinnati
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,044 mi 3h 46m nonstop +3h ahead

SFO–LUK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → LUK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LUK → SFO
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach Cincinnati from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
Metric SFO→LUK OAK→LUK SJC→LUK
Distance from SFO 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 46m 3h 52m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Cincinnati is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · LUK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Cincinnati.
Distance & Flight Time
2,044 mi / 3,289 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 46m 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.

SFO–LUK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Cincinnati route.
Route details
Distance2,044 mi / 3,289 km
Flight time3h 46m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LUK
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation483 ft / 147 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to LUK flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field take about 3h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 2,044 miles.
Cincinnati is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from LUK to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and MRY. 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.

Flights from SFO to LUK

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to LUK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to LUK is about 3 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,044 miles (3,289 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Monterey (MRY).