Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 338
miles
543
kilometers
293
nautical miles

🕐 1h 9m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (320°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
338 541
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
338 541
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
338 507
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
338 507
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
338 676
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
338 507
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This short regional flight of 338 miles is perfect for a quick trip. Many airlines operate smaller aircraft like the Embraer E175 or Bombardier CRJ on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to SFO route connects Los Angeles, United States with San Francisco, United States. This short-haul flight covers 338 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NW bearing of 320° from Los Angeles.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 338 miles (543 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to SFO typically take around 1h 9m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 338 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.