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How much do flights to San Francisco cost?
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 Houston to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 06.04 | Tue 07.04 | Wed 08.04 | Thu 09.04 | Fri 10.04 | Sat 11.04 | Sun 12.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | |
| Weekly flights: 51 total | Daily flights: 7.29 average | Most flights: Tuesday 10 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.04 | Tue 14.04 | Wed 15.04 | Thu 16.04 | Fri 17.04 | Sat 18.04 | Sun 19.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Weekly flights: 69 total | Daily flights: 9.86 average | Most flights: Tuesday 10 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.04 | Tue 21.04 | Wed 22.04 | Thu 23.04 | Fri 24.04 | Sat 25.04 | Sun 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Weekly flights: 70 total | Daily flights: 10 average | Most flights: Monday 10 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.04 | Tue 28.04 | Wed 29.04 | Thu 30.04 | Fri 01.05 | Sat 02.05 | Sun 03.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | |
| Weekly flights: 64 total | Daily flights: 9.14 average | Most flights: Monday 10 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Houston 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 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HAL | HA | No |
| VivaAerobus | VIV | VB | 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
Taste some great chocolate at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco
The chocolate square covers an entire block of San Francisco. It comfortably houses 40 confectioneries and shops with chocolate and confectionery products. You can enjoy the rich chocolate flavor while admiring the ocean view. In supermarkets, a small package of this kind of chocolate costs $6 (€5). The building that once housed the clock tower is now home to the Fairmont Heritage Place.
Install a special application to save on public transport MUNI in San Francisco
A ticket for MUNI transport costs $3 (€2.50). To save 50 cents on a MUNI ticket, install the Muni Mobile app and buy a ticket through it after linking your card. Each ticket is valid for 120 minutes from the date of purchase and is valid for multiple connections during this time. If you plan to use MUNI all day, then it is better to buy a 1 Day Pass for $5 (€4.20).
Taste modern American cuisine in San Francisco
There are many popular restaurants in San Francisco that set the trend for modern American cuisine. For example, Foreign Cinema is an iconic place that even published a book with its own recipes. Film screenings take place in the garden in the evenings. You can also check out Nopa, The House, Al's Place, and others.
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