Your ultimate guide to San Francisco airports
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Major airports in San Francisco
Discover San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport is this area's central hub for regional and international travel, connecting passengers with all parts of the world.
Airport Code (IATA):
(SFO)
Location:
San Francisco
Address:
San Francisco, CA 94128
Terminals:
4
Airlines:
Aer Lingus, Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air New Zealand, Air Premia, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Avianca, Breeze, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Condor, Copa Airlines, Delta, Emirates, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Airlines, Frenchbee, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, JetBlue, KLM, Korean Air, LEVEL, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Porter, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, SAS, Singapore Airlines, Southwest, Starlux, Sun Country Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, ZIPAIR.
Annual Passenger Traffic:
47,000,000
Brief History:
San Francisco International Airport opened in 1937. Its Terminal 2 opened in 2011 as the first US terminal to receive gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, showing high standards for sustainability and energy efficiency.
Discover San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport allows passengers to relax with a stunning bay view, while connecting them to dozens of destinations.
Airport Code (IATA):
(OAK)
Location:
San Francisco
Address:
1 Airport Drive, Oakland, CA 94621
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
Advanced Air, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, Delta Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JSX, SATA Azores Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Viva Aerobus, Volaris Airlines.
Annual Passenger Traffic:
11,200,000
Brief History:
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport was built in 1927. It's one of the largest airports in California and the main hub in the Bay area.
Discover San José Mineta International Airport
San José Mineta International Airport is easy to navigate and get through, getting you where you need to be quickly.
Airport Code (IATA):
(SJC)
Location:
San Francisco
Address:
1701 Airport Boulevard, San José, CA 95110-1206
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris, ZIPAIR
Annual Passenger Traffic:
12,100,000
Brief History:
San José Mineta International Airport opened in 1945 and has since become an important hub for Silicon Valley. The airport was renamed in 2001 after former U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta.
Flights to and from San Francisco
San Francisco is connected with the world through many major airlines, such as Air France, American Airlines, British Airways and Singapore Airlines. Some popular destinations from the city include Los Angeles, Vancouver, Taipei, London and Vancouver.
Getting to and from the Airport
When going to or from SFO, you can take the public transport, a shuttle, a taxi/ride sharing service or your own car. When it comes to public transport, BART Rapid Rail and SamTrans Public Bus Service connect SFO to various parts of the city. And if you have your own car, parking prices start at $25 per day.
Oakland Airport can be reached by BART Trains as well, but also by Amtrak and AC Transit. Economy parking costs start at $18 a day.
San José Mineta International Airport can be reached by ACE Rail, Amtrak and BART Trains. Finally, SJC Airport has many parking options, starting at $18 as a daily flat rate.
If you'd like to rent a vehicle, you can do so at all three airports. You can choose between various agencies, including Alamo, Avis and Thrifty.
San Francisco International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
No
Currency Exchange
No
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
San José Mineta International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
San Francisco airports currency exchange
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