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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 San Diego to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 20.07 | Tue 21.07 | Wed 22.07 | Thu 23.07 | Fri 24.07 | Sat 25.07 | Sun 26.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 5 | 6 | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 15 total | Daily flights: 2.14 average | Most flights: Thursday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.07 | Tue 28.07 | Wed 29.07 | Thu 30.07 | Fri 31.07 | Sat 01.08 | Sun 02.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 2 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| --- | 2 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 10 total | Daily flights: 1.43 average | Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 03.08 | Tue 04.08 | Wed 05.08 | Thu 06.08 | Fri 07.08 | Sat 08.08 | Sun 09.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 1 | |
| --- | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 50 total | Daily flights: 7.14 average | Most flights: Tuesday 7 flights |
| Airline | Mon 10.08 | Tue 11.08 | Wed 12.08 | Thu 13.08 | Fri 14.08 | Sat 15.08 | Sun 16.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | |
| 3 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 92 total | Daily flights: 13.14 average | Most flights: Thursday 9 flights |
Check-in for a flight from San Diego to San Francisco
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Volaris | VOI | Y4 | No |
| AeroMexico | AMX | AM | 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 | 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
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