Bay Area super-hub linking Silicon Valley to the world
San Francisco International sits about 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco on San Francisco Bay. It is United Airlines' Pacific gateway and a major hub for Alaska Airlines. The international roster spans Asia (ANA, JAL, Singapore, Cathay, EVA, China Airlines), Europe (BA, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Virgin), and the Middle East (Emirates, Etihad, Qatar). Routes reach every major US city plus 50+ international nonstops.
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Airlines flying from San Francisco (SFO)
Major carriers: United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines.
Low-cost carriers: Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
Popular destinations from San Francisco (SFO)
Frequently asked questions
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Asia?
United, ANA, JAL, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, China Airlines, Korean Air, and Air China all operate scheduled nonstops from SFO to Asian hubs. SFO is United's main Pacific gateway. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap compares carriers across the same dates so you can spot the cheapest week.
What are the IATA codes for the Bay Area airports?
San Francisco International is SFO, Oakland International is OAK, and San Jose Mineta International is SJC. Flightmussy treats them as a multi-airport origin and lets you search SFO, OAK, and SJC together so you can find the cheapest fare across all three with one query.
How far is SFO from downtown San Francisco?
SFO is about 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown San Francisco. BART connects the airport directly to downtown in 30 minutes for a flat fare, making rail typically the most reliable option during commute hours. Flightmussy lists arrival times so you can plan BART or rideshare transfers.
When is the cheapest month to fly out of SFO?
Mid-January through February and the first three weeks of September tend to be the cheapest periods at SFO, missing both summer travel and Thanksgiving/Christmas peaks. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap visualises every week so you can pick the dip without trial-and-error date searches.
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