San Francisco to San Luis Obispo (SFO–SBP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5681
UA United
E7W
10:13 AM
PDT TI
11:17 AM
PDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5958
UA United
E7W
4:35 PM
PDT T3
6:02 PM
PDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA2611
UA United
319
4:35 PM
PDT T3
5:56 PM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AV2103
AV avianca
320
6:42 PM
PDT TI
7:50 PM
PDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA1799
UA United
319
6:50 PM
PDT T3
8:11 PM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA1354
UA United
319
6:50 PM
PDT T3
8:11 PM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA2467
UA United
319
7:00 PM
PDT T3
8:08 PM
PDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA5446
UA United
CRJ
10:48 PM
PDT T3
11:59 PM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA1639
UA United
320
6:01 AM
PDT
7:06 AM
PDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AV2104
AV avianca
320
6:05 AM
PDT
7:12 AM
PDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA2395
UA United
320
6:15 AM
PDT
7:22 AM
PDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA6035
UA United
CRJ
8:20 AM
PDT
9:35 AM
PDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA5951
UA United
E7W
4:39 PM
PDT
5:34 PM
PDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA5957
UA United
E7W
8:50 PM
PDT
10:03 PM
PDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA2212
UA United
319
8:50 PM
PDT
9:55 PM
PDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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San Francisco to San Luis Obispo
2 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 191 mi 0h 37m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

SFO–SBP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 191 miles in approximately 0h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–SBP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 32 319, CRJ, E7W 1h04-1h27 93% Star Alliance
AV avianca 7 320 1h08 93% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – AV
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + UA (39 flights/wk, 100%)
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 SBP direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to SBP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
779
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 → SBP
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Return
SBP → 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 →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in San Luis Obispo.
Distance & Flight Time
191 mi / 307 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 37m to 1h 27m.
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–SBP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to San Luis Obispo route.
Route details
Distance191 mi / 307 km
Flight time0h 37m to 1h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights40 out / 37 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SBP
IATA / ICAOSBP / KSBP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation212 ft / 65 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to SBP flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis County Regional Airport take approximately 0h 37m to 1h 27m. The route covers 191 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca and United Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from SFO to SBP. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ONT, LAX, PHX, DEN, LAS, SAN, SEA, PDX, DFW and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SBP 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 SBP

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and United Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SFO to SBP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to SBP ranges from 0 hours 37 minutes to 1 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 191 miles (307 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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