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Flights from Santa Monica, CA to San Francisco, CA depart on average 88 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $63 (€52) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by bus.
There are 31 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:43, the last at 23:56. The fastest flight covers the 339 miles (547 km) distance in 1h 28m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 339 miles (547 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€52) |
Flights per day 88 |
Direct flights 31 |
Fastest flight 1h 28m |
First flight 12:43 AM |
Last flight 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Cheapest price
$154
Average price
$191
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
547 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Santa Monica, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Monica, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $191 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $154.
Of the 2 flights that leave Santa Monica, CA for San Francisco, CA onSat, Jul 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 04 the direct flights cover the 547 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Sat, Jul 04 the longest flights will take 1 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santa Monica, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $92. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $92, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 339 miles (547 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Monica, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Monica, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $101 (€83).
A train is $69 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Monica, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $163 (€135).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
Train takes on average 10h 35m.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Monica, CA to San Francisco, CA flights for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1010 · UA1506 | 5:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h25 | 11:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2446 · UA1506 | 5:00 AM Ontario International Airport | 6h25 | 11:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2647 | 6:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h35 | 7:35 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2363 | 6:00 AM Ontario International Airport | 1h25 | 7:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2027 · AA1613 | 6:19 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 12h50 | 7:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2027 · AA3199 | 6:19 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h39 | 12:58 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2027 · AA2860 | 6:19 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h46 | 4:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA513 · UA1561 | 6:45 AM John Wayne Airport | 6h19 | 1:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA703 · UA1561 | 7:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h04 | 1:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6336 | 7:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h37 | 8:37 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2746 · AA2997 | 7:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h58 | 2:58 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1604 | 7:00 AM John Wayne Airport | 1h31 | 8:31 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2599 · AA554 · AA1613 | 7:01 AM Burbank | 12h08 | 7:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2599 · AA2997 | 7:01 AM Burbank | 7h57 | 2:58 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2599 · AA2113 · AA1613 | 7:01 AM Burbank | 12h08 | 7:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2599 · AA2810 | 7:01 AM Burbank | 10h58 | 5:59 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2599 · AA2108 · AA1613 | 7:01 AM Burbank | 12h08 | 7:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2599 · AA3334 · AA2567 | 7:01 AM Burbank | 12h20 | 7:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2599 · AA1430 | 7:01 AM Burbank | 14h09 | 9:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2599 · AA2732 · AA2567 | 7:01 AM Burbank | 12h20 | 7:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2599 · AA3072 | 7:01 AM Burbank | 12h38 | 7:39 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA488 | 7:02 AM Burbank | 1h28 | 8:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1372 | 7:30 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h36 | 9:06 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5460 · UA2305 | 8:15 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h53 | 3:08 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5460 · UA4715 | 8:15 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 3h10 | 11:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1006 · UA574 | 8:20 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h52 | 1:12 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA659 · UA2619 | 8:37 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h38 | 1:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA659 · UA1427 | 8:37 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h42 | 3:19 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA489 · UA1812 | 8:45 AM John Wayne Airport | 6h24 | 3:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1912 · UA1812 | 8:47 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h22 | 3:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4643 · UA2309 | 9:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 3h47 | 12:47 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4643 · UA1763 | 9:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h19 | 3:19 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4643 · UA2428 | 9:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h41 | 1:41 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1191 · UA2123 | 9:08 AM Burbank | 13h48 | 10:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1191 · UA716 · UA1603 | 9:08 AM Burbank | 10h54 | 8:02 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1191 · UA1302 · UA2117 | 9:08 AM Burbank | 8h41 | 5:49 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1191 · UA1812 | 9:08 AM Burbank | 6h01 | 3:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1191 · UA716 · UA1267 | 9:08 AM Burbank | 12h26 | 9:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1191 · UA1281 · UA2278 | 9:08 AM Burbank | 12h20 | 9:28 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1191 · UA1389 | 9:08 AM Burbank | 12h12 | 9:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1191 · UA1281 · UA1302 | 9:08 AM Burbank | 10h59 | 8:07 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1191 · UA1007 | 9:08 AM Burbank | 10h32 | 7:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1191 · UA2633 | 9:08 AM Burbank | 8h22 | 5:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA520 | 9:10 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h35 | 10:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1079 · AA1430+ AA3992 | 9:16 AM Burbank | 11h54 | 9:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2930+ AA3992+ AA6260 | 9:16 AM Burbank | 12h58 | 10:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1613+ AA3992 | 9:16 AM Burbank | 9h53 | 7:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2368 · AA2567+ AA3992 | 9:16 AM Burbank | 10h05 | 7:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1648 · AA3072+ AA3992 | 9:16 AM Burbank | 10h23 | 7:39 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2860+ AA3992 | 9:16 AM Burbank | 6h49 | 4:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2368+ AA3992+ AA6260 | 9:16 AM Burbank | 12h58 | 10:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1648 · AA1430+ AA3992 | 9:16 AM Burbank | 11h54 | 9:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA686+ AA3992 | 9:16 AM Burbank | 13h07 | 10:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5410 · UA4779 | 9:17 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h13 | 3:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5410 · UA5899 | 9:17 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 3h46 | 1:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5372 · UA5248 | 9:20 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 3h33 | 12:53 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6330 | 9:22 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h34 | 10:56 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5562 | 9:45 AM John Wayne Airport | 1h36 | 11:21 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1668 · AA686 | 10:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 12h23 | 10:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1668 · AA2860 | 10:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h05 | 4:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1668 · AA1613 | 10:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h09 | 7:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5241 · UA4729 | 10:21 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h07 | 4:28 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2386 | 10:53 AM Burbank | 1h28 | 12:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1791 | 10:55 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h35 | 12:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA6188 | 11:34 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h34 | 1:08 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA325 · UA2164 | 11:43 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 7h54 | 7:37 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA325 · UA2866 | 11:43 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h04 | 5:47 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2187 · UA2123 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 10h08 | 10:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2187 · UA2338 · UA2615 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 10h09 | 10:57 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2187 · UA655 · UA2615 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 10h09 | 10:57 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2187 · UA1389 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 8h32 | 9:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2187 · UA1301 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 18h48 | 7:36 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2187 · UA2338 · UA1267 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 8h46 | 9:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2187 · UA2367 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 18h05 | 6:53 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2187 · UA1007 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 6h52 | 7:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5371 · UA1955 | 12:55 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h28 | 5:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5371 · UA2097 | 12:55 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h15 | 9:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1617 · AA2430 | 12:57 PM Burbank | 10h21 | 11:18 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1617 · AA1430 | 12:57 PM Burbank | 8h13 | 9:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1617 · AA818 · AA686 | 12:57 PM Burbank | 9h26 | 10:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1617 · AA2228 | 12:57 PM Burbank | 9h31 | 10:28 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1617 · AA446 | 12:57 PM Burbank | 11h46 | 12:43 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2132 · UA1007 | 1:08 PM John Wayne Airport | 6h32 | 7:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1994 · AA686 | 1:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h13 | 10:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1994 · AA1613 | 1:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h59 | 7:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2741 · UA2841 | 1:12 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h43 | 6:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1263 · UA1389 | 1:18 PM Ontario International Airport | 8h02 | 9:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1263 · UA1007 | 1:18 PM Ontario International Airport | 6h22 | 7:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA372 | 1:25 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h28 | 2:53 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1453 | 1:45 PM Burbank | 1h28 | 3:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1375 | 1:50 PM Ontario International Airport | 1h25 | 3:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2041 · AA2430 | 1:53 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h25 | 11:18 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6221 | 2:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h34 | 3:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2823 | 2:47 PM John Wayne Airport | 1h31 | 4:18 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2994 · AA2430 | 3:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h18 | 11:18 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5351 | 4:12 PM John Wayne Airport | 1h38 | 5:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5722 · UA2850 | 4:12 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h01 | 8:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA357 | 4:13 PM Burbank | 1h28 | 5:41 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2019 | 4:14 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h28 | 5:42 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2024 · AA446 | 4:15 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h28 | 12:43 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5457 · UA2837 | 4:22 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h28 | 9:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5550 · UA5713 | 4:23 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h15 | 9:38 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5858 · UA5961 | 4:30 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 3h36 | 8:06 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2032 · AA686 | 4:39 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h44 | 10:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA686+ AA6415 | 4:42 PM Burbank | 5h41 | 10:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA233 | 5:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h28 | 6:38 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2567 | 5:52 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h29 | 7:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SY426 · SY391 | 5:53 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 14h18 | 8:11 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2657 | 6:20 PM John Wayne Airport | 1h31 | 7:51 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4911 · AA4944 | 6:38 PM Burbank | 15h00 | 9:38 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5624 | 6:39 PM Ontario International Airport | 1h28 | 8:07 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1508 | 6:42 PM Burbank | 1h28 | 8:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2681 | 6:45 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h25 | 8:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
![]() | 1:51 AM Santa Monica, CA | 1h28 | 3:19 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 2 | |||||
UA679 · UA2615 | 6:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 3h58 | 10:57 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5339 | 7:27 PM John Wayne Airport | 1h38 | 9:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1362+ AA4911 | 7:32 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 14h06 | 9:38 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1195 | 8:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h28 | 9:38 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA6424+ AA7514 | 8:10 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h06 | 9:16 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2854 | 8:22 PM Burbank | 1h28 | 9:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA6260 | 8:38 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h36 | 10:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2293+ AA4911 | 8:41 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 12h57 | 9:38 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2056 | 9:34 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h28 | 11:02 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA6510 | 10:32 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1h27 | 11:59 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
![]() | 6:24 AM Santa Monica, CA | 1h29 | 7:53 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3136 · AA1849 | 11:48 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 10h40 | 10:28 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3136 · AA1949 | 11:48 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 9h05 | 8:53 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum with an internationally important collection and frequent blockbuster exhibitions.
Hands-on science and art museum on the Embarcadero, especially popular for interactive exhibits and bay views.
Leading fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park, known for American art, textiles, and its observation tower.
Busy waterfront district known for classic San Francisco atmosphere, bay views, piers, and easy access to major sights.
Famous crooked block with steep curves, manicured gardens, and one of the city's most photographed street scenes.
Huge urban park with gardens, lakes, museums, and broad walking and cycling routes across the western city.
A tomato-based seafood stew created by Italian American fishermen in San Francisco, typically filled with crab, clams, mussels, shrimp, and fish.
San Francisco’s famous tangy sourdough loaf, shaped by the city’s historic wild yeast culture and long baking tradition.
A large foil-wrapped burrito associated with the Mission District, usually packed with rice, beans, meat, salsa, and extras.
Classic San Francisco institution serving carved prime rib with old-fashioned hospitality and a lively, upscale supper-club feel.
Iconic Mission District taqueria celebrated for Mission-style burritos and tacos with a simple, always-busy casual atmosphere.
Historic seafood counter famous for ultra-fresh oysters, crab, and cioppino ingredients in a classic old-school San Francisco setting.
Prices are high for hotels, dining, parking, and taxes. Budget options exist, but overall costs rank among the highest in the US.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15% or round up. Hotels: USD 2-5 for porters, USD 3-5 daily for housekeeping.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Monica, CA to San Francisco, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santa Monica, CA to San Francisco, CA flights use the Burbank to San Francisco International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Monica, CA and San Francisco, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
San Francisco International Airport is 1 km from San Francisco city centre. Public transport options include:
San Francisco International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Francisco International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Francisco International Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
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