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How much do flights to San Francisco cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £135 |
|---|---|
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £390 |
Cheapest round-trip | £276 |
Nonstop flights in May | £240 – £396 |
Most popular airline | Frontier Airlines |
Getting from San Francisco airport to the city center
Fastest option: BART rail service. Best value: SamTrans bus or shared ride services.
How to get from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Francisco?
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-40 min | fare varies by destination station | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | fast, affordable rail option | |
45-75 min | exact fare required | every 30–60 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-50 min | metered; varies by traffic and destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
25-50 min | surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
25-50 min | pre-booked flat rate | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or business travelers | |
25-50 min | daily rate; parking extra | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring beyond the city |
How to get from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Francisco?
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
45-60 min | includes connector fare | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | affordable rail to SF | |
30-60 min | 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 Detroit to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 18.05 | Tue 19.05 | Wed 20.05 | Thu 21.05 | Fri 22.05 | Sat 23.05 | Sun 24.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 10 total | Daily flights: 1.43 average | Most flights: Thursday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 11 total | Daily flights: 1.57 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 11 total | Daily flights: 1.57 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 08.06 | Tue 09.06 | Wed 10.06 | Thu 11.06 | Fri 12.06 | Sat 13.06 | Sun 14.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 11 total | Daily flights: 1.57 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Detroit to San Francisco
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | 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 | 14°C | 7°C |
| February | 14°C | 8°C |
| March | 15°C | 8°C |
| April | 17°C | 9°C |
| May | 18°C | 10°C |
| June | 20°C | 12°C |
| July | 21°C | 13°C |
| August | 22°C | 14°C |
| September | 22°C | 14°C |
| October | 21°C | 13°C |
| November | 17°C | 10°C |
| December | 13°C | 8°C |
14 day forecast
San Francisco travel tips
Take a photo against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful skyscrapers in the world – Transamerica in San Francisco
The Transamerica skyscraper has 48 floors, its height is 260 m. It is the tallest building in San Francisco. The skyscraper is built in the shape of a pyramid and is perfectly visible from any part of the city. Offices and retail premises are located here. Only the first floor is open for free access, so it's better to just take a photo on the street.
Use a ferry for a great San Francisco experience and getting to Sausalto or Tiburon
If you want to get to Sausalto or Tiburon, you can use a Golden Gate Transit ferry for $13.50 (€11.50). You can also ride the Blue and Gold Fleet ferry to Tiburon for $13 (€11).
Stop by the Midway Club in San Francisco for a crazy dance night out
Midway is a huge club with galleries in an industrial area, most often open for large events, festivals, and artists of the Bonobo level.
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