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SFO–LAX · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 1h 17m, covering 338 miles. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Alaska Airlines fly the route nonstop with 41-42/day departures, from 06:00 to 23:17 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 | 41-42/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Los Angeles
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Alaska Airlines operate 41-42/day flights from SFO to LAX. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 and 2 at SFO.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 23:17
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 89
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 14-15/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LAX to SFO flights — 39-40/day on 8 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SFO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 293 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 San Francisco to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 1h 17m, based on the 338-mile flying distance.
How far is San Francisco from Los Angeles?
San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 338 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Yes. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 41-42/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
The SFO–LAX route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights to BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights to SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights to ONT