Traveling from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Las Vegas and San Francisco are both in the UTC-7 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Take your pick of 128 weekly Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight available. Frontier Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:49.
Your LAS to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
With direct flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to San Francisco International Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to San Francisco (and then other parts of United States) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering LAS to SFO flights is United Airlines. Its services land as planned 78.02% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LAS and SFO:
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
John Wayne Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to San Francisco International Airport flight is $28. A return ticket right now is $56. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LAS to SFO.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to San Francisco International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LAS to SFO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
You'll find LAS at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
82.07% of flights leaving Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) arrive at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from LAS.
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is about 19 kilometers from central Las Vegas. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LAS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to San Francisco International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometers away.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LAS to SFO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometers away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometers south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favorite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.