Flights to San Francisco

San Francisco packs an extraordinary amount into just 47 square miles. The Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz Island, and Victorian painted ladies are iconic, but the city rewards deeper exploration with world-class dining, diverse neighborhoods, and a creative energy that has defined American culture for generations.

Each neighborhood has its own personality. The Mission District serves the best burritos and street art in the country. Chinatown is the oldest in North America and endlessly fascinating. North Beach channels little Italy with cafes and City Lights Bookstore. The Haight-Ashbury still carries traces of its counterculture past. And the Castro is a landmark of LGBTQ+ history.

Outdoors enthusiasts will find plenty to love. Golden Gate Park spans over 1,000 acres with gardens, museums, and bison. Lands End trail offers dramatic coastal views. And across the bridge, Muir Woods provides an easy escape into ancient redwood groves. The Pacific Coast Highway south to Big Sur is one of the most scenic drives in the world.

SFO is the primary airport, located 13 miles south of downtown with BART train connections taking about 30 minutes. Oakland Airport (OAK) across the bay often has cheaper flights, especially on Southwest and budget carriers. September and October offer the warmest, clearest weather — San Francisco summers are famously foggy.