San Francisco to Los Angeles flights – the most comfortable way to fly

2 airlines fly nonstop between San Francisco and Los Angeles, about 40 flights a week. The flight takes 1h 10m and covers 543 km. The most comfortable economy seat is on Delta's Embraer E190. There's no lie-flat business class on this route.

Flight time1h 10m
Distance543 km
Nonstop flights / week40

Most comfortable economy

Delta · Embraer E190
Economy · 2-2
6.3Comfortable
  • 32″ legroom
  • 18.3″ wide seat
  • No middle seats
  • Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
  • Wi-Fi

Most comfortable business

United · Bombardier CRJ900
Recliner (domestic first) · 1-2
7.4Very comfortable
  • 38″ legroom
  • 21.0″ wide seat
  • No middle seats
  • Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
  • Wi-Fi

Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

FlightDepartsDurationAircraftEconomyBusinessDays
United UA1866
SFO → LAX
07:40 1h 10m CRJ900
Regional jet
5.2Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Delta DL3427
SFO → LAX
08:10 1h 10m E190
Regional jet
6.3Comfortable 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
United UA2136
SFO → LAX
12:50 1h 10m E190
Regional jet
6.3Comfortable 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Delta DL1050
SFO → LAX
13:20 1h 10m CRJ900
Regional jet
5.2Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
United UA6739
SFO → LAX
18:00 1h 10m E190
Regional jet
6.3Comfortable 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Delta DL4207
SFO → LAX
18:30 1h 10m CRJ900
Regional jet
5.2Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes about 1 h 10 min and covers 543 km.

Which airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Delta and United fly nonstop, with about 40 flights a week.

What is the most comfortable economy seat from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Delta on the Embraer E190: 2-2 layout, 32″ legroom and 18.3″ wide seats – comfort score 6.3/10 (comfortable).

Is there lie-flat business class from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

No – business class on this route is recliner (domestic first) (1-2). The best is United on the Bombardier CRJ900, comfort score 7.4/10.

Can I fly with my dog from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Yes – Delta and United take small dogs in the cabin (usually up to 9 kg including the bag).

Is business class worth it from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Business is a wide recliner with more legroom for about 228% more than economy on United – SkyBuddy's upgrade score: 0.7/10 (not worth it).

Which aircraft fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Embraer E190 and Bombardier CRJ900.

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