| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Jul 18 | ATL | SFO | 09:50 | 11:10 |
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| Jul 17 | ATL | SFO | 09:58 | 11:13 |
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| Jul 11 | ATL | SFO | 09:59 | 11:20 |
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| Jul 10 | ATL | SFO | 10:10 | 11:46 |
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| Jul 04 | ATL | SFO | 09:54 | 11:21 |
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| Jul 03 | ATL | SFO | 10:02 | 11:25 |
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LAN Airlines Flight LA8978 connects Atlanta, United States to San Francisco, United States, taking off from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL and landing at San Francisco International Airport SFO.
How long is the LA8978 flight from Atlanta to San Francisco?
The average flight time from Atlanta to San Francisco is 4 hours and 23 minutes. The flight distance is 3434 km / 2134 miles and the average flight speed is 782 km/h / 486 mph.
How many LA8978 flights are operated per week?
2 flights per week. The flight LA8978 is operated on Friday and Saturday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of LAN Airlines Flight LA8978 Atlanta to San Francisco?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for LAN Airlines Flight LA8978 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight LA8978 arriving at?
Flight LA8978 arrives at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Terminal 1.
When was the latest LA8978 flight?
The latest flight took off on Saturday, July 18th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 11:10.
How else can the flight LA8978 be referenced as?
This LAN Airlines flight can also be referenced as LAN8978, LA 8978, LAN 8978.
How often is flight LA8978 delayed?
On average, 17% of all LA8978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 13 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled LA8978 flight or baggage issues?
If your LA8978 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.
See our LA8978 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Atlanta ATL: CX91, DL380, DL2350, DL2767
Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: DL672, UA2358, DL2078, UA4733
All flights connecting Atlanta ATL to San Francisco SFO.