San Francisco to Van Nuys (SFO–VNY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Van Nuys
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Flights/wk 321 mi 0h 46m nonstop 67 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and VNY, connecting options are available through 67 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to VNY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
NUQ ~2h 38m SJC ~2h 44m APC ~3h 2m TRM ~3h 12m MRY ~3h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
700
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 → VNY
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
VNY → SFO
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Van Nuys from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Metric SFO→VNY OAK→VNY SJC→VNY
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 5 8
Weekly flights 3 2 7
Flight time 0h 46m 0h 48m 0h 43m
Departure OTP 85% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Van Nuys flights · San Jose (SJC) to Van Nuys flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Van Nuys flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys.
Distance & Flight Time
321 mi / 516 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 46m to 0h 49m.
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–VNY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Van Nuys route.
Route details
Distance321 mi / 516 km
Flight time0h 46m to 0h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: VNY
Full nameVan Nuys Airport
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to VNY flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Van Nuys Airport take approximately 0h 46m to 0h 49m. The route covers 321 miles.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SFO to VNY. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NUQ, SJC, APC, TRM, MRY, BUR, OAK, SNA, PSP, LAS, SCF, PHX, TEX, RDD, SLC, BFI, ASE, TUS, MTJ, RNO, SAF, BZN, SUN, JAC, APA, EGE, PDX, DEN, YVR, OKC, SJD, AUS, DAL, SUS, HOU, MDW, MCI, IND, ORD, MSY, YYZ, BNA, PBI, RDU, TPA, BCT, SUA, IAD, HPN, MTN, OPF, MCO, FLL, TEB, RSW, PHL, HNL, KOA, BWI, MIA, BOS, JFK, OGG, STN, LBG, KIX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VNY 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.
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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 VNY

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to VNY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to VNY ranges from 0 hours 46 minutes to 0 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 321 miles (516 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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