LAX to SFO: Los Angeles to San Francisco

One of the world's busiest air routes — effectively a shuttle. Extremely frequent service across the day. For a 1-hour flight, gate proximity matters more than seat comfort.

Route Details

Origin: Los Angeles International (LAX)
Destination: San Francisco International (SFO)
Typical duration: 1h 10m – 1h 25m
Distance: 337 mi / 543 km
Airlines: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines
Aircraft: Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319

Best Seats

On a 1-hour flight, any aisle seat in the first 10 rows gets you off the plane fastest. Skip the exit row fee — you won't notice the legroom difference on a 1-hour flight.

Baggage Tips

Southwest offers generous checked bag benefits for qualifying fares — confirm your baggage terms at southwest.com. All other airlines charge $35+ for the first checked bag. For a day trip, a personal item or small carry-on is entirely sufficient.