San Francisco to Rifle (SFO–RIL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Rifle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 801 mi 1h 51m nonstop +1h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and RIL, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to RIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
APA ~3h 52m VNY ~3h 56m SLC ~4h 11m BUR ~4h 21m JAC ~4h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
133
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 → RIL
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
RIL → SFO
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rifle from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Metric SFO→RIL OAK→RIL
Distance from SFO – 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 1h 51m –
Departure OTP 73% –
Oakland (OAK) to Rifle flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Rifle is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · RIL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Rifle.
Distance & Flight Time
801 mi / 1,289 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m.
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–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Rifle route.
Route details
Distance801 mi / 1,289 km
Flight time1h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: RIL
Full nameGarfield County Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to RIL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Garfield County Regional Airport take approximately 1h 51m. The route covers 801 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to RIL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, VNY, SLC, BUR, JAC, LAS, BZN, PSP, SUN, DEN, SAN, LAX, SNA, OKC, PDX, DAL, AUS, SAT, OMA, DFW, HOU, MDW, TYS, ORD, BNA, MSY, CLT, PBI, TPA, PHL, IAD, FLL, TEB, MIA, BWI and HPN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rifle is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from RIL to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK. 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 RIL

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to RIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to RIL ranges from 1 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 801 miles (1,289 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK).