⚠ Partial Coverage
San Francisco
→ Los Angeles
Delta Air Lines · 543 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
SFO
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco, United States
✈
Arrival
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles, United States
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
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Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
Delta Air Lines is based in United States. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether SFO is located within the EU.
How to Claim Your Compensation
01Gather your boarding pass and booking confirmation as proof of travel.
02Submit a written claim to Delta Air Lines's customer service referencing EC 261/2004.
03If they reject or ignore your claim within 14 days, escalate to your National Enforcement Body.
04For claims under €2,000 you can use the EU Small Claims Procedure without a lawyer.
Delta Air Lines SFO–LAX: Full Compensation Guide
The Delta Air Lines route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers approximately 543 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to check eligibility based on departure airport for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by Delta Air Lines, the delay must have been within the airline's control (not caused by extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather), and you must have checked in on time. Claims can be submitted up to 6 years after the flight date in most EU jurisdictions.