San Francisco to Ontario (SFO–ONT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5740
UA United
E7W
8:25 AM
PDT T3
10:08 AM
PDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1503
UA United
319
8:25 AM
PDT T3
9:56 AM
PDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92678
F9 Frontier
32Q
8:53 AM
PDT T1
10:22 AM
PDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2661
UA United
319
10:50 AM
PDT T2
12:18 PM
PDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4014
AC Air Canada
320
4:13 PM
PDT T3
5:41 PM
PDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1561
UA United
319
4:13 PM
PDT T3
5:41 PM
PDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA552
UA United
739
9:30 PM
PDT T2
10:57 PM
PDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4122
AC Air Canada
B38M
9:30 PM
PDT T3
10:57 PM
PDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1476
UA United
738
10:35 PM
PDT T3
11:59 PM
PDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4080
AC Air Canada
320
6:09 AM
PDT T2
7:42 AM
PDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2363
UA United
739
6:15 AM
PDT T2
7:48 AM
PDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92677
F9 Frontier
A20N
9:06 AM
PDT
10:48 AM
PDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2248
UA United
319
11:05 AM
PDT T2
12:35 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1375
UA United
319
1:40 PM
PDT T2
3:13 PM
PDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AC4015
AC Air Canada
738
1:50 PM
PDT T2
3:23 PM
PDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2528
CM Copa
320
6:37 PM
PDT T2
8:10 PM
PDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4112
AC Air Canada
320
6:37 PM
PDT T2
8:10 PM
PDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1665
UA United
320
6:37 PM
PDT T2
8:10 PM
PDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Francisco to Ontario
3 carriers, 50 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 50 Flights/wk 363 mi 1h 24m nonstop 40 1-stop hubs

SFO–ONT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 363 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–ONT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 29 319, 738, 739, E7W 1h24-1h43 88% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 14 320, B38M 1h27-1h28 88% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 7 32Q 1h29 88%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – AC
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
B38MAC
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (43 flights/wk, 86%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (7 flights/wk, 14%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to ONT direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
50
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to ONT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,698
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → ONT
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
93%
Return
ONT → SFO
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → ONT delays →

Other ways to reach Ontario from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Ontario International Airport.
Metric SFO→ONT OAK→ONT SJC→ONT
Distance from SFO 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 50 52 49
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 20m 1h 13m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Ontario International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ontario is 0 hours the same as San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · ONT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Ontario.
Distance & Flight Time
363 mi / 585 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m to 1h 43m.
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–ONT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Ontario route.
Route details
Distance363 mi / 585 km
Flight time1h 24m to 1h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights50 out / 63 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ONT
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to ONT flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport take approximately 1h 24m to 1h 43m. The route covers 363 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines.
There are approximately 50 nonstop flights per week from SFO to ONT. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, BUR, SJC, BFL, SBP, SAF, HOU, MEM, RFD, CVG, SJD, IND, GDL, EWR, PHL, FLL, KOA, MIA, LAS, SMF, BOI, ORD, DEN, PHX, PDX, YUL, DFW, SEA, IAH, BWI, SLC, CLT, SBA, ATL, AUS, MDW, BNA, DAL, HNL and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ONT to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and STS. 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 ONT

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SFO to ONT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to ONT ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 363 miles (585 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 113 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Santa Rosa (STS).