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

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San Francisco to Rifle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
801 mi 1h 44m nonstop +1h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and RIL, connecting options are available through 43 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to RIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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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.

Other ways to reach Rifle from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Metric SFO→RIL OAK→RIL SJC→RIL
Distance from SFO 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 0
Flight time 1h 44m 2h 21m
Departure OTP 93%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.

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 44m.
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–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Rifle route.
Route details
Distance801 mi / 1,289 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: RIL
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m

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 44m. The route covers 801 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OGD, APA, VNY, BUR, LAS, SLC, JAC, PSP, SUN, PDX, SAN, DEN, BZN, LAX, SNA, OKC, DAL, OMA, SAT, DFW, HOU, AUS, IAH, MDW, TYS, ORD, BNA, LGA, IAD, MSY, PBI, CLT, TEB, TPA, PHL, EWR, MIA, HPN, BWI, FLL, JFK, HNL and SJU. 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 and SJC. 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 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 801 miles (1,289 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OGD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).