How long does the flight from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo take?

Flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

Airline availability for SFO to SBP changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

Direct (nonstop) availability on SFO to SBP varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

Prices on SFO to SBP shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

San Francisco to San Luis Obispo flights

Direct and connecting flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Luis Obispo (SBP). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 307 km (191 mi)
Flight time: ~0h 41m
Airlines: 1
Aircraft types: 2

Airlines flying SFO → SBP

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
SkyWest	2	2

Aircraft on this route

Bombardier CRJ — 1 operator
Embraer E170/E175 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

City: San Francisco
Country: United States
IATA / ICAO: SFO / KSFO

Arrival: San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP)

City: San Luis Obispo
Country: United States
IATA / ICAO: SBP / KSBP

Operating airlines

United Airlines (UA)

Distance: 306 km. Duration: 78 minutes.

Other routes from San Francisco

Other routes to San Luis Obispo

Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly SFO to SBP?

1 airline operates the SFO to SBP route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the SFO-SBP route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on SFO to SBP include: Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E170/E175.

How long is the San Francisco to San Luis Obispo flight?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is approximately 0h 41m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

The great-circle distance from San Francisco (SFO) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is approximately 307 km (191 miles).

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