Los AngelestoSan FranciscoFlight Time
LAX–SFO · Nonstop
Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 1h 17m, covering 338 miles. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 39-40/day departures, from 00:15 to 22:38 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 17m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 338 mi | Nonstop | 39-40/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Los Angeles to San Francisco
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines operate 39-40/day flights from LAX to SFO. Departures leave from Terminals 7 and 3 and 6 and 1 at LAX.
- First departure
- 00:15
- Last departure
- 22:38
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 70
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 12-13/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to LAX flights — 41-42/day on 6 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for LAX, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 279 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 1h 17m, based on the 338-mile flying distance.
How far is Los Angeles from San Francisco?
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 338 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Yes. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO), with 39-40/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
The LAX–SFO route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 747, Boeing 777, Canadair reg jet 700.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights from BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights from SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights from ONT
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF