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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.
How to get from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Francisco?
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 |
How to get from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Francisco?
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 Los Angeles to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 24.08 | Tue 25.08 | Wed 26.08 | Thu 27.08 | Fri 28.08 | Sat 29.08 | Sun 30.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 1 total | Daily flights: 0.14 average | Most flights: Saturday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 31.08 | Tue 01.09 | Wed 02.09 | Thu 03.09 | Fri 04.09 | Sat 05.09 | Sun 06.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 9 | 6 | 5 | --- | 6 | 3 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 6 | 6 | |
| 1 | 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 45 total | Daily flights: 6.43 average | Most flights: Tuesday 9 flights |
| Airline | Mon 07.09 | Tue 08.09 | Wed 09.09 | Thu 10.09 | Fri 11.09 | Sat 12.09 | Sun 13.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | --- | |
| --- | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 34 total | Daily flights: 4.86 average | Most flights: Thursday 7 flights |
| Airline | Mon 14.09 | Tue 15.09 | Wed 16.09 | Thu 17.09 | Fri 18.09 | Sat 19.09 | Sun 20.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | --- | |
| --- | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | --- | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 88 total | Daily flights: 12.57 average | Most flights: Thursday 11 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| WestJet | WJA | WS | No |
| Porter Airlines | POE | PD | 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
Explore Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf is a port area in northeastern San Francisco. Here you can have fun in the Marine Historical Park, go to the famous Pier 39, and visit the old chocolate factory. And, of course, there are many shops and cafes to have a great time. The dock symbol is a crab. Restaurants will offer you delicious seafood dishes and classic crab soup in a bread plate ($15 or €13).
There are two types of public transportation lines in San Francisco
In San Francisco, there are two types of metro – BART (faster and more expensive, runs between cities) and MUNI (slow, includes not only the metro but also buses and runs only in San Francisco). It is convenient to pay for both by purchasing a Clipper Card and replenishing it. The money will be charged at the entrance to the transport. For BART, the ticket price depends on the length of the trip, for MUNI, the standard price is $3 (€2.5).
Dine at a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in San Francisco
In San Francisco, the locals are very fond of Japanese cuisine and the cuisines of the peoples of the world in general. Book a table at Mensho Tokyo, which has received a Michelin star and still has affordable prices. You can also check out Elephant Sushi or Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar and Izakaya.
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