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Flights to San Francisco
The Bay Area has three airports: San Francisco International for the widest choice, Oakland for East Bay and budget options, and San Jose for Silicon Valley.
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Major airports
- SFO, San Francisco International Airport
- OAK, Oakland International Airport
- SJC, San José Mineta International Airport
Airlines you'll often see
United, Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Southwest (Oakland and San Jose). Routes and schedules change, so search your dates to see who flies when.
Popular flight routes
- New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)
- Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)
- Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO)
- Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco (SFO)
- Dallas (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO)
- Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO)
Best time to visit
September and October are often the sunniest months. Summer can be cool and foggy in the city.
Getting from the airport
BART runs from SFO and Oakland into San Francisco; Caltrain and buses serve San Jose.
Travel tips
- Compare Oakland and San Jose; they can be cheaper and closer to where you're staying.
- Morning fog occasionally delays SFO arrivals.
- BART connects SFO and Oakland airports to the city.
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