United States Β· 191 miles (307 km)

San Luis Obispo (SBP) to San Francisco (SFO) flights

One airline flies nonstop from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to San Francisco (SFO): United Airlines. The two airports are 191 miles (307 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas.

Airlines flying nonstop from SBP to SFO

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    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SBP to SFO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SBP to SFO with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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SBP to SFO: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SBP to SFO?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to San Francisco (SFO).

How far is San Luis Obispo from San Francisco by plane?

San Luis Obispo (SBP) and San Francisco (SFO) are 191 miles (307 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SBP to SFO award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does SBP to SFO cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SBP to SFO with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between San Luis Obispo and San Francisco?

The most direct connections are through Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN) and Las Vegas (LAS). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Los Angeles.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.