Cheap Flights from San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport is the primary airport serving the San Francisco Bay Area and a major hub for United Airlines. SFO handles over 57 million passengers annually and offers service to more than 125 domestic and international destinations. Known for its innovative terminals and proximity to Silicon Valley, Fareclue helps you find the best deals on flights from SFO.
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Airlines Operating from SFO Airport
SFO serves as a major hub for United Airlines, which operates the majority of domestic and international flights. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and JetBlue also maintain significant operations. International carriers including Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, and Air France offer premium service to Asia and Europe, making SFO a key gateway to the Pacific Rim.
Popular Airlines from San Francisco (SFO)
American Airlines
Code: AA
American Airlines is one of the largest airlines in the world that offers domestic and international flights to hundreds of destinations. If you are planning to book American Airlines flights it is so easy and simple as it offers comfortable seats at low prices.
Starts $179*
Southwest Airlines
Code: WN
Southwest Airlines is a popular airline that offers flights to many domestic and international destinations. If you want to book Southwest flights, process is very simple and easy with affordable fares, comfortable seats, and has multiple travel options.
Starts $199*
Major Destinations with Direct Flights from San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport offers extensive domestic and international service. Its position on the West Coast makes it a prime gateway to Asia and the Pacific:
- Los Angeles – One of the busiest short-haul routes in the US with United, Delta, Southwest, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines.
- New York – Multiple daily transcontinental flights to JFK and Newark with United, Delta, JetBlue, and American Airlines.
- Seattle – Frequent service with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
- Chicago – Daily non-stop flights to O'Hare with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest.
- Denver – Regular departures with United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines.
- Tokyo – Non-stop service to Narita and Haneda with United Airlines, Japan Airlines, and All Nippon Airways.
- London – Direct transatlantic flights with United Airlines and British Airways.
- Singapore – Ultra-long-haul non-stop service with Singapore Airlines and United Airlines.
SFO Terminal Layout
San Francisco International Airport has four terminals: Terminal 1 (Southwest, JetBlue, Frontier), Terminal 2 (American Airlines, other carriers), Terminal 3 (United Airlines domestic), and the International Terminal (United international and all foreign carriers). All terminals are connected airside via a central connector. SFO is also home to the SFO Museum, which features rotating art and aviation exhibits throughout the terminals.
Popular Flight Routes from San Francisco (SFO)
United Airlines
$129*
per person
United Airlines
$259*
per person
Alaska Airlines
$149*
per person
United Airlines
$219*
per person
Real Experiences at SFO Airport
- SFO's International Terminal is an architectural gem with spacious seating areas and excellent views of the tarmac and surrounding hills.
- The SFO Museum features free exhibitions throughout the terminals, showcasing art, history, and aviation artifacts.
- Fog delays are common, especially in summer months; check your flight status regularly and build buffer time into your schedule.
- Dining options are diverse, from high-end restaurants by local Bay Area chefs to grab-and-go options in every terminal.
- BART connects SFO directly to downtown San Francisco and the wider Bay Area, making ground transportation convenient.
- Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport with solid speeds for streaming and video calls.
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How to Book the Best Flights from This Airport
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