San Francisco Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To San Francisco

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to San Francisco with Jetsetz. Jetsetz is an airline ticket consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to San Francisco, California.  As a consolidator, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to San Francisco. Some of the top airlines that fly to San Francisco are American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Virgin America, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier, Southwest, Allegiant, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to name a few.  Each of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to San Francisco as well as direct flights to San Francisco connecting through various airports located in the United States.  Jetsetz also works with all major airlines that offer one-way flights to San Francisco.

   San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The best ways to find cheap flights to San Francisco is to book your flight to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO).  The San Francisco International Airport is one of the largest airports in California and is the primary gateway into San Francisco.  The San Francisco International Airport is the best airport to fly into for cheap flights to San Francisco.  If you are searching for flights to the San Francisco International Airport, please enter the airport code SFO into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the San Francisco International Airport.  For more information on the San Francisco International Airport, please visit the Airport Transportation section below.

    Best Time To Fly To San Francisco

San Francisco is located in the state of California.  The best time to fly to San Francisco is between the months of September – November as the weather is pleasant and the tourist season has ended.  January - February is the low season in San Francisco and is the best time to find cheap flights to San Francisco.  February is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco.  The months of March (Spring Break) and July - August (Summer) are the primary travel months, with the most expensive prices on flights to San Francisco.  If you are planning to fly during these times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare.

   Cheap Flights From San Francisco

There are numerous US and International airlines that offer cheap flights from the San Francisco International Airport.  If you plan to depart San Francisco for flights within the United States, you will need to depart out of the domestic terminal.  Most domestic flights departing San Francisco are handled by Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.  If you plan to depart San Francisco for flights outside of the United States, you will need to depart out of the San Francisco International terminal.  Most international airlines fly into and out of the San Francisco International Airport.  As the San Francisco Airport is a busy international terminal, give yourself at least 2 hours to get through security and customs prior to catching your international flight.

   San Francisco Airport Transportation

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located in San Bruno which is about 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown San Francisco.  The best way to travel from the San Francisco International Airport to the San Francisco city center is to take the San Francisco Airport Public Transportation System.  If you are using the public transportation system you can take either the San Francisco Airport Shuttle or the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) light rail. The San Francisco Airport Bus departs every 15 minutes from the San Francisco International Airport and the ride takes about 20 - 30 minutes (depending on traffic).  The BART light rail train is located in the International Terminal (Terminal 3) of the San Francisco Airport.  BART departs Terminal 3 every 15 minutes and the ride from the Airport to the San Francisco city center takes 30 minutes.  Depending on the time of day and traffic, the BART light rail is the fastest way to get from the San Francisco Airport to the center of downtown San Francisco.  In addition to BART and the Airport Shuttle, taxis, ride-share,sedan services and car rentals are all available at the San Francisco International Airport for your convenience.  Once you are in the city, take advantage of San Francisco's efficient transportation system which includes taxis, ride-share, buses, cable cars, street cars, ferry, the Muni Metro and BART lines.  If you are planning on traveling outside of San Francisco, or if you want to visit other cities within Northern California, you will probably want to hire a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the San Francisco Airport or take a taxi into the city center and rent a car at one of the many rental car offices in San Francisco. For cheap San Francisco rental cars, please visit the Jetsetz website.

   San Francisco Tourist Information 

San Francisco is the cultural, commercial and financial epicenter of Northern California.  It’s an art lovers’ paradise with world-class museums, theaters, high-end galleries and clothing designer shops. The city is a foodie paradise.  From the freshest seafood of the Warf to the delicious Italian food of Little Italy, to the dim sum of China Town, to the Latin Flavor of the Mission District, bring your appetite and a loose pair of jeans when you travel to San Francisco. Alcatraz Island is one the most popular tours in the city, and reservations should be made at least two weeks ahead. Finally, consider taking a day trip and drive out to the Wine Country of Napa Valley or Sonoma for a fun day of exploring, dining and wine tasting.