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Flights from San Francisco to Lansing

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Lansing. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 7h 16m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 16m
SFOLANORD

San Francisco to Lansing at a glance

Fastest journey7h 16mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Lansing

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

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SFO Chicago (ORD) LAN
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Mon05:00 SFO11:00 ORD2h 30m connection13:30 ORD15:16 LANUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 16m
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SFO Detroit (DTW) LAN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon06:00 SFO13:13 DTW3h 32m connection16:45 DTW17:16 LANDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 16m
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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
3,232 km2,007 miles
Journey time
7h 16mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hLansing vs San Francisco
Currency in Lansing
USD
Airports
SFO → LAN

Flights from San Francisco to Lansing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Lansing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Detroit. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Lansing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,232 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Lansing?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Detroit (DTW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Lansing?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Lansing: Capital Region International Airport (LAN).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lansing?
Lansing is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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