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SFO to LAS Turbulence Forecast

Is the San Francisco to Las Vegas flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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SFO
→
LAS
San Francisco · Las Vegas · 1h 22m
6.0
Turb Score
1h 22m
Duration
415 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
moderate
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for SFO–LAS

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About the SFO–LAS route

The San Francisco to Las Vegas domestic route is generally one of the smoother flights in the US network, covering 478 miles at around 31,000 feet. Turbulence is most common when weather systems cross the Midwest or when the flight path skirts the Rocky Mountains. Short duration means any rough patches pass quickly.

The route is served by Southwest, United, Spirit on Boeing 737 · Airbus A319 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 31,000 feet over a distance of 478 miles (415 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Domestic routes are generally smoother. Mountain crossings are the main turbulence source.

Turbulence levels on SFO–LAS

What to expect at each phase of the flight

SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible

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Best time to fly SFO–LAS

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on SFO–LAS

Boeing 737

Front
Rows 1–14
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 15-22
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 23+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the San Francisco to Las Vegas flight turbulent?
The SFO–LAS route typically experiences moderate turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 6.0/100.
When is turbulence worst on SFO to LAS?
Domestic routes are generally smoother. Mountain crossings are the main turbulence source. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on SFO to LAS?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 737 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 15-22. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from SFO to LAS?
The SFO to LAS flight takes approximately 1h 22m, covering 478 miles (415 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly SFO to LAS?
The main airlines operating this route are Southwest, United, Spirit, flying Boeing 737 · Airbus A319 aircraft.