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Connecting route · United States → Colombia

Flights from San Francisco to Cali

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Cali. The easiest way is one stop via Mexico City or Miami, about 10h 04m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 10h 03m
SFOCLOMEX

San Francisco to Cali at a glance

Fastest journey10h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Miami

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Cali

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SFO Mexico City (MEX) CLO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico
One airline, one ticket ~10h 04m
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SFO Miami (MIA) CLO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~10h 50m
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3
SFO Panama City (PTY) CLO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 03m
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SFO Fort Lauderdale (FLL) CLO
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca
Same alliance ~10h 51m
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SFO New York (JFK) CLO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Avianca
Self-transfer likely ~13h 51m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,018 km3,737 miles
Journey time
10h 03mestimate
Time difference
+3hCali vs San Francisco
Currency in Cali
USD
Airports
SFO → CLO

Flights from San Francisco to Cali: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Cali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mexico City, Miami and Panama City. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,018 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Cali?
The best connecting points are Mexico City (MEX), Miami (MIA), Panama City (PTY) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Mexico City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Cali?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Cali: Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Cali?
Cali is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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