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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 Portland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | --- | 4 | |
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | --- | 2 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 42 total | Daily flights: 6 average | Most flights: Thursday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.04 | Tue 14.04 | Wed 15.04 | Thu 16.04 | Fri 17.04 | Sat 18.04 | Sun 19.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
| 5 | --- | 4 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | 4 | --- | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 71 total | Daily flights: 10.14 average | Most flights: Monday 7 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.04 | Tue 21.04 | Wed 22.04 | Thu 23.04 | Fri 24.04 | Sat 25.04 | Sun 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | |
| 5 | --- | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
| --- | 4 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 75 total | Daily flights: 10.71 average | Most flights: Monday 7 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.04 | Tue 28.04 | Wed 29.04 | Thu 30.04 | Fri 01.05 | Sat 02.05 | Sun 03.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 69 total | Daily flights: 9.86 average | Most flights: Monday 7 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Portland to San Francisco
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HAL | HA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Flair Airlines | FLE | F8 | Yes |
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
Want to know more about sexual minorities? Visit the Castro Quarter of San Francisco
San Francisco has a small city block that has become a residence for members of sexual minorities. The streets of the quarter are decorated with rainbow flags of the LGBT communities. Tourists can visit the LGBT History Museum, look through the glass walls of the famous gay club Twin Peaks, and see the Pink Triangle Park.
If you run a startup, you can live in a special hotel in San Francisco for entrepreneurs
San Francisco has hotels for startups that combine hostel and networking functions and organize exciting events and tours to Silicon Valley. In addition, the concepts of coliving and Couchsurfing are popular in San Francisco.
Buy a CityPass in San Francisco to save on transportation and attractions
A CityPass card costs $76 and provides unlimited rides within the MUNI bus system and the cable car, as well as free admission to a number of attractions. The pass is valid for 9 days, so it’s a nice deal if you’re in San Francisco for more than a week.
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