US flight guide

Flights to San Francisco

San Francisco flight planning starts with San Francisco International SFO, then comparing hub routes, ground transport and nearby airport alternatives where useful.

Tap any route below to compare fares for that destination.

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Opens a live fare search in a new tab. Always confirm final prices, baggage and schedule changes before booking.

Self-transfer and separate-ticket warning

Cheap mix-and-match fares can require entering the transfer country, even if you only meant to connect.

  • Check visa, e-visa or visa-on-arrival eligibility before booking.
  • You may need arrival cards, customs forms, bag collection and recheck-in.
  • If the first flight is late, the next airline may not protect the connection.

Route snapshot

San Francisco works best when you compare nonstop options with hub connections.

Use SFO for San Francisco and compare larger nearby hubs only when fares, international service or timing make the ground transfer worthwhile.

Flight routes

International and long-distance routes to San Francisco

Published airline schedules change seasonally. Use this as a route guide and confirm exact dates before booking.

DestinationAirportMain airlinesTypical scheduleTravel role

Domestic and regional routes

San Francisco domestic links

San Francisco has useful US hub links, with schedules varying by airline, season and day of week.

Practical planning

San Francisco planning

Route guides are most useful when they explain the real airport choices, transfer traps and onward travel details behind the fare search.

Airport choice

Use SFO for San Francisco. Compare nearby alternatives only when the ground transfer is realistic for the final itinerary.

Separate tickets

Low fares can require baggage collection, immigration, security re-screening and recheck-in.

Seasonality

Holidays, conventions, sports weekends, school breaks and weather can all change fares and reliability.

Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco
Aircraft on approach
SFO airport
Golden Gate Bridge
Hub routes
Aircraft on approach
Local transfers

Airline notes

Airlines, route patterns and connection warnings.

Main airlines to compare

United, Alaska, Delta, American, Southwest, Air Canada, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, ANA, JAL, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, Emirates

Schedule note

Compare nonstop flights with hub connections, and check baggage, terminal and self-transfer risk before buying separate tickets.

Plan and book

Flights, hotels, tours, car hire and insurance.

FAQ

Useful questions before booking

Can I book flights here?

Use the booking-search links to open live fare pages with travel partners. Confirm final fare rules, baggage, terminal and visa details before paying.

Are these schedules live?

No. This is an independent planning guide. Routes, aircraft and days of operation change seasonally, so always confirm current service before booking.

What is the self-transfer risk?

Separate tickets can require immigration, visa eligibility, arrival forms, baggage collection and recheck-in. If the first flight is late, the second airline may not protect the connection.

Where can I check airport codes?

Use Flights Airports for airport codes and map browsing, especially where a city or country has multiple practical airports.

Sources and image credits

Route and place references