San Francisco to Los Angeles Flights (SFO-LAX)

🇺🇸 SFO

San Francisco

338 mi

LAX 🇺🇸

Los Angeles

San Francisco International Airport Los Angeles International Airport 17 airlines

The San Francisco to Los Angeles route connects San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in US with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in US. This short-haul flight covers approximately 338 miles (544 km) with a typical flight time of 1h 2m. This route is served by 17 airlines: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest, United and others. AirportRoutes has tracked 71 unique flight numbers on this route.

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About This Route

Route Overview

The San Francisco (SFO) → Los Angeles (LAX) air route spans 338 miles (544 km), linking Northern and Southern California’s two largest metro areas. It’s one of the state’s most-used corridors for business, entertainment, and weekend leisure, offering frequent departures throughout the day. Typical nonstop flight time is about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, though gate-to-gate can vary with air traffic and coastal weather. Travelers choose this route to save time versus driving, especially for same-day meetings, events, or quick connections to LAX’s long-haul international network. With multiple carriers competing, fares can be competitive, and the short duration makes it practical for light packers and frequent flyers looking for fast, reliable California travel.

Travel Tips

Book early for the best selection on peak weekdays; competitive sales can drop one-way fares to $59–$129 USD, while last-minute tickets often cost more. For speed, consider carry-on only and check your airline’s size rules—overhead space can fill quickly on short hops. At SFO, allow extra time if departing from the International Terminal or during morning fog delays; use AirTrain to move between terminals and BART for easy access. At LAX, plan your pickup: rideshares and taxis use designated lots, and traffic is heaviest late afternoon and evenings. Expect a quick cruise altitude with limited service; download entertainment ahead of time and bring a refillable bottle for post-security hydration.

Destination Highlights

Los Angeles blends beaches, film history, and diverse neighborhoods into a city of distinct mini-destinations. Iconic stops include Griffith Observatory, the Getty Center, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, while Santa Monica and Venice deliver classic coastal scenes. For arts and architecture, explore Downtown LA’s museums, The Broad, and the revitalized Arts District. Food is a standout: try Korean BBQ in Koreatown, tacos in East LA, and global street food at Grand Central Market. Great bases for visitors include West Hollywood for nightlife, Santa Monica for ocean access, and DTLA for transit connections and cultural venues. Plan for driving or rideshares—LA’s scale rewards building each day around one or two nearby areas.

Best Time to Fly

For pleasant weather and lighter crowds, aim for March–May and September–November, when temperatures are comfortable and coastal haze is often lower. Summer brings peak leisure demand and higher fares, while winter can be cheaper (outside holidays) with occasional rain. Pricing typically rises around Thanksgiving, late December, and major summer weekends. Notable LA events that can tighten availability include awards-season gatherings in January–March, major concerts and sports playoffs, and festival weekends. Midweek flights are often less expensive than Friday and Sunday departures.

AI-Generated Content: This information was compiled using AI from web sources on Dec 25, 2025. Content may not be current; please verify with airlines before booking.

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Departure Airport

San Francisco International Airport

ICAO Code:: KSFO
IATA Code:: SFO
City:: 🇺🇸 San Francisco
Country:: US
Elevation:: 13 ft

Destination Airport

Los Angeles International Airport

ICAO Code:: KLAX
IATA Code:: LAX
City:: 🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Country:: US
Elevation:: 125 ft

Operators

Tracked Flights

338

Miles

1h 2m

Flight Duration

Route Map

Great Circle

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Operating Airlines

Airline	ICAO	IATA
Delta Air Lines	`DAL`	`DL`
SkyWest	`SKW`	`OO`
United	`UAL`	`UA`
Southwest	`SWA`	`WN`
Horizon	`QXE`	`QX`
Frontier	`FFT`	`F9`
PenAir	`NLA`	`-`
Alaska Airlines	`ASA`	`AS`
American Airlines	`AAL`	`AA`
Republic	`RPA`	`YX`
NetJets Aviation	`EJA`	`1I`
ABX Air	`ABX`	`GB`
Flexjet	`LXJ`	`-`
Vista America	`VJA`	`-`
Pacific Coast Jet	`PXT`	`-`
Precision Aircraft Management	`PRE`	`-`
Worldwide Jet Charter	`WWI`	`-`

Flight Schedule Pattern

Day	Flights Observed	Frequency
Monday	59	13%
Tuesday	71	15%
Wednesday	60	13%
Thursday	84	18%
Friday	65	14%
Saturday	69	15%
Sunday	60	13%

Pattern Analysis

71 Tracked Flights:

Data Points: 468
API observations used to build this analysis

Weekdays: 339 flights
Weekend: 129 flights

Business Route More active on weekdays

All Flight Routes

17 Routes

Note: This table shows aggregated route data by airline. Each airline may operate multiple daily flights at different times. See the "Spotted Departure Times" section below for all observed departure times.

Airline	Flight Numbers	Aircraft Type	Typical Time	Days Active	Last Seen	Status
ABX Air `ABX` / `GB`		B762	21:30 9:30 PM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
Alaska Airlines `ASA` / `AS`		B39M	09:57 9:57 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
American Airlines `AAL` / `AA`		B738	20:13 8:13 PM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
Delta Air Lines `DAL` / `DL`		B739	09:30 9:30 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
Flexjet `LXJ`	-	GLF6	-	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
Frontier `FFT` / `F9`		A321	20:48 8:48 PM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
Horizon `QXE` / `QX`		B38M	10:57 10:57 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
NetJets Aviation `EJA` / `1I`	-	CL30	-	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
Pacific Coast Jet `PXT`	-	C25B	-	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
PenAir `NLA`		E75L	16:03 4:03 PM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
Precision Aircraft Management `PRE`	-	C680	-	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
Republic `RPA` / `YX`	-	E75L	-	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
SkyWest `SKW` / `OO`		E75L	10:07 10:07 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
Southwest `SWA` / `WN`		B737	10:30 10:30 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
United `UAL` / `UA`		B739	10:19 10:19 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
Vista America `VJA`	-	CL35	-	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active
Worldwide Jet Charter `WWI`	-	CL60	-	M T W T F S S	Jun 9, 2026	Active

Total Routes: 17

Active Routes: 17

Unique Airlines: 17

Aircraft Types: 18

Spotted Departure Times

Departure Time	Operator	ICAO	IATA
09:30 9:30 AM	Delta Air Lines	`DAL`	`DL`
09:57 9:57 AM	Alaska Airlines	`ASA`	`AS`
10:07 10:07 AM	SkyWest	`SKW`	`OO`
10:19 10:19 AM	United	`UAL`	`UA`
10:30 10:30 AM	Southwest	`SWA`	`WN`
10:57 10:57 AM	Horizon	`QXE`	`QX`
16:03 4:03 PM	PenAir	`NLA`	`-`
20:13 8:13 PM	American Airlines	`AAL`	`AA`
20:48 8:48 PM	Frontier	`FFT`	`F9`
21:30 9:30 PM	ABX Air	`ABX`	`GB`

Time Information

Times are shown in the departure airport's local timezone (KSFO - America/Los_Angeles).

Total Departure Times: 10

Time Range:
09:30 - 21:30

These are typical departure times observed from actual flights. Times may vary by season and schedule changes.

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