San FranciscoLos AngelesDirect FlightsSFO–LAX
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).
Flight time from SFO to LAX is estimated at about 1h 17m, based on the 338-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 42-43/day across 7 captured airlines, with United Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 06:00 to 23:17 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 17m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 338 mi | 42-43/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SFO to LAX
Our current provider sample includes 42-43/day from SFO to LAX across 7 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1, 3, 2.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 23:17
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 89
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 14-15/day | Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet, Airbus A320 family · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 06:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LAX to SFO flights — 41-42/day on 11 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for SFO to LAX, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 296 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SFO to LAX?
The SFO to LAX flight time is estimated at about 1h 17m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is SFO from LAX?
SFO to LAX is about 338 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SFO to LAX?
Our current provider sample for SFO to LAX includes United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from SFO to LAX?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for SFO to LAX include Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet, Airbus A320 family, Bombardier CRJ.