Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Lansing?

Flights from San Francisco to Lansing usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Lansing Capital City (LAN).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Lansing?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Lansing.

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Lansing pass through?

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Lansing most commonly pass through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 69% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 31% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Lansing?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from San Francisco to Lansing. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $477 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $981, a difference of $504. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Lansing?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Lansing. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 21m and 7h 58m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Lansing?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to Lansing changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $424 to $3,143. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Lansing looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Lansing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $377, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Lansing?

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 21m, compared with 7h 58m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lansing?

Lansing is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Lansing Capital City Airport (LAN)?

Lansing Capital City Airport (LAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $68 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Hertz • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis • National

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Lansing flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lansing range from $467 to $662, with an average of $588 over the past 12 months. Anything below $467 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lansing?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lansing typically range from $467 to $662. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $424, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Lansing?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Lansing. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 66% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Lansing?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Lansing at $418 round-trip. •February ($815) and July ($807) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 94% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Lansing?

Delta ($424) and American Airlines ($509) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Lansing according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Lansing?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Lansing route. 69% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Lansing?

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $560. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Lansing which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Lansing layovers at 4h 22m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Nov 26

6:00 am - 5:31 pmSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

8h 31m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1:00 pm - 8:32 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

10h 32m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$424Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

6:00 am - 5:31 pmSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

8h 31m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1:00 pm - 8:32 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

10h 32m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$424Delta

Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27

10:40 pm - 10:49 amSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

9h 09m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1:00 pm - 6:41 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

8h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$449Delta

Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27

6:00 am - 5:31 pmSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

8h 31m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1:00 pm - 6:41 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

8h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$449Delta

Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27

11:35 pm - 10:49 amSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

8h 14m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1:00 pm - 6:41 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

8h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$454Delta

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

1:54 pm - 12:11 amSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

7h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:46 pm - 8:00 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

7h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$509American Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Jan 6

6:11 am - 3:38 pmSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

6h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:22 am - 11:14 amLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

8h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$570American Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Jan 6

9:47 am - 11:53 pmSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

11h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:22 am - 11:14 amLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

8h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$586American Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Jan 6

2:12 pm - 11:53 pmSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

6h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:22 am - 11:14 amLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

8h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$609American Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Jan 6

5:30 pm - 8:57 amSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

36h 27m3 stops San Bernardino Int Provo Orlando

9:42 am - 3:28 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

32h 46m2 stops Orlando Provo

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Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

7:05 am - 10:30 pmSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

12h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:08 pm - 10:38 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

7h 30m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$706Delta

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

1:42 pm - 12:17 amSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:36 am - 12:41 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

10h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$711American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

9:54 am - 10:30 pmSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

9h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:20 am - 2:42 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

12h 22m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$711Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

1:32 pm - 11:54 pmSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

7h 22m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:29 am - 6:11 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

9h 42m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$970Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

1:42 pm - 12:17 amSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:36 am - 12:41 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

10h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$975American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

9:42 pm - 10:49 amSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

10h 07m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:11 pm - 11:02 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

7h 51m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$975Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

11:35 pm - 10:49 amSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

8h 14m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:07 am - 12:22 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

10h 15m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$980Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

1:32 pm - 11:54 pmSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

7h 22m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:29 am - 6:11 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

9h 42m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$980Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

12:05 pm - 12:17 amSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

9h 12m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:36 am - 12:41 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

10h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$980American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

9:42 pm - 10:49 amSFO San Francisco-LAN Lansing Capital City

10h 07m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:11 pm - 11:02 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-SFO San Francisco

7h 51m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$985Delta

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Lansing flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lansing? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Lansing departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Lansing?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Lansing. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 66% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Lansing? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lansing, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Lansing at $418 round-trip.
•February ($815) and July ($807) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 94% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Lansing?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Lansing.
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Lansing?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Lansing. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 21m and 7h 58m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Lansing?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Lansing flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lansing range from $467 to $662, with an average of $588 over the past 12 months. Anything below $467 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Lansing changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $424 to $3,143. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Lansing looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Lansing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $377, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Lansing Capital City Airport (LAN)?
Lansing Capital City Airport (LAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $68 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Hertz
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• National
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Lansing?
Flights from San Francisco to Lansing usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Lansing Capital City (LAN).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Lansing pass through?
Connecting flights from San Francisco to Lansing most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 31% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Lansing?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from San Francisco to Lansing. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $477 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $981, a difference of $504.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Lansing?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 21m, compared with 7h 58m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lansing?
Lansing is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $477, about $504 less than Sunday fares (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Lansing trip for January. Fares historically average $418 round-trip in that month - typically $397 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

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