flights.net LAX → SFO
- Distance
- 338 mi
- Carriers
- 4
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a US domestic route of about 338 miles. One of the busiest air corridors in the United States, a near-shuttle between Southern and Northern California flown by all four majors. Los Angeles to San Francisco runs dozens of daily frequencies for business commuters.
Connecting Los Angeles, United States with San Francisco, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 338-mile sector nonstop in about 1h 11m. Departures use Los Angeles International Airport, a 9 terminals airport that is a base for American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines; arrivals land at San Francisco International Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors United Airlines, Alaska Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the LAX–SFO sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 338 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 1h 11m |
| Nonstop carriers | 4 |
| Aircraft types | Airbus A320, Boeing 737, Embraer E175 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines operate nonstop service from Los Angeles to San Francisco. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- United Airlines (UA)
- American Airlines (AA)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Boeing 737, Embraer E175 between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
September and October give the clearest Bay Area weather, while spring offers value. Summer fog can delay morning arrivals into SFO.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Los Angeles to San Francisco route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for LAX–SFO where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is about 338 miles (544 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 11m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
- United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- What aircraft are used on the LAX to SFO route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Boeing 737 and Embraer E175 on the Los Angeles–San Francisco route.
- When is the best time to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
- September and October give the clearest Bay Area weather, while spring offers value. Summer fog can delay morning arrivals into SFO.
- Is LAX to SFO a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a directional nonstop route flown by 4 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the LAX to SFO route connect?
- This route links Los Angeles, United States with San Francisco, United States.
- Which airports does the Los Angeles to San Francisco route use?
- Flights depart Los Angeles International Airport (LAX/KLAX) in Los Angeles and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO/KSFO) in San Francisco.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.