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Getting from San Francisco airport to the city center
Fastest option: BART rail service. Best value: SamTrans bus or shared ride services.
From San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-40 min | $9-$10 (fare varies by destination station) | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | fast, affordable rail option | |
45-75 min | $2-$5 (exact fare required) | every 30–60 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-50 min | $45-$70 (metered; varies by traffic and destination) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
25-50 min | $30-$65 (surge pricing may apply) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
25-50 min | $70-$120 (pre-booked flat rate) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or business travelers | |
25-50 min | $40-$100 (daily rate; parking extra) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring beyond the city |
From Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
45-60 min | $11-$13 (includes connector fare) | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | affordable rail to SF | |
30-60 min | $60-$100 (metered; varies by traffic) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | direct to SF with luggage |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- BART operates from approximately 5:00 AM to midnight on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
- Ride-hailing pickup is located at the designated rideshare zones at each terminal.
- Taxi fares are metered; expect higher costs during peak traffic hours.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to San Francisco
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 4 total | Daily flights: 0.57 average | Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | |
| Weekly flights: 63 total | Daily flights: 9 average | Most flights: Monday 10 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Weekly flights: 65 total | Daily flights: 9.29 average | Most flights: Thursday 10 flights |
| Airline | Mon 09.03 | Tue 10.03 | Wed 11.03 | Thu 12.03 | Fri 13.03 | Sat 14.03 | Sun 15.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Weekly flights: 68 total | Daily flights: 9.71 average | Most flights: Monday 10 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to San Francisco
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HAL | HA | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in San Francisco
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 13°C | 8°C |
| February | 13°C | 8°C |
| March | 14°C | 9°C |
| April | 15°C | 9°C |
| May | 16°C | 10°C |
| June | 18°C | 12°C |
| July | 19°C | 13°C |
| August | 19°C | 14°C |
| September | 20°C | 14°C |
| October | 19°C | 13°C |
| November | 16°C | 10°C |
| December | 13°C | 8°C |
14 day forecast
San Francisco travel tips
Walk through San Francisco's Alamo Park among the Painted Ladies Victorian mansions
The Victorian buildings of Alamo Park, Painted Ladies, are often seen on postcards with local attractions. They are also called "six sisters". These buildings survived the 1906 earthquake. Some buildings house museums. Inside the walls are red, as they are made of sequoia. You can take part in a walking tour of the park but be prepared to walk a lot.
Head to Silicon Valley from San Francisco
You can go to the IT specialists' mecca, Silicon Valley, on the CalTrain. The average cost of a trip to Palo Alto is $10 (€8.50). The train runs every 30 minutes on weekdays.
Taste craft beer in San Francisco pubs
If you love craft beer, then this city is a perfect match for you. San Francisco is bursting with microbreweries experimenting with different flavors and trendsetting beer culture across the states. You may want to have a beer at places like Cellarmaker Brewing Co, Mikkeller, or Church Key.
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