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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 Shanghai to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 30.03 | Tue 31.03 | Wed 01.04 | Thu 02.04 | Fri 03.04 | Sat 04.04 | Sun 05.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 7 total | Daily flights: 1 average | Most flights: Thursday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 06.04 | Tue 07.04 | Wed 08.04 | Thu 09.04 | Fri 10.04 | Sat 11.04 | Sun 12.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 10 total | Daily flights: 1.43 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.04 | Tue 14.04 | Wed 15.04 | Thu 16.04 | Fri 17.04 | Sat 18.04 | Sun 19.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 11 total | Daily flights: 1.57 average | Most flights: Wednesday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.04 | Tue 21.04 | Wed 22.04 | Thu 23.04 | Fri 24.04 | Sat 25.04 | Sun 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 10 total | Daily flights: 1.43 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| China Southern Airlines | CSN | CZ | Yes |
| EVA Air | EVA | BR | 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 |
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