What is the main San Francisco airport?


What is the main San Francisco airport? San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is owned and operated by the City and is the principal commercial service airport for the San Francisco Bay Area.


Is it cheaper to fly into Oakland or SFO?

It's usually much less expensive to choose Oakland It really depends on the airlines and the destination though but over the years I have rarely found SFO to be the low price.


Which airport is closer to San Francisco?

This is the nearest airport to the city. San Francisco International Airport is about 13 miles south of the city. Oakland International Airport is in the center of the Bay Area.


Is it cheaper to fly into San Jose or San Francisco?

Flights are about $100 cheaper pp to San Jose versus San Francisco. We are getting a rental and driving to Napa for 2 nights then driving back to San Francisco (returning the car) then after a few days back to the airport.


What airport is best to go to San Francisco?

Here are our best options for airports near San Francisco.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) This is the nearest airport to the city. ...
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK) Oakland International Airport is in the center of the Bay Area.
  • San Jose International Airport (SJC)


Does San Francisco have 2 airports?

There are 3 international airports in San Francisco - San Francisco International Airport (SFO/KSFO), Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (KSJC), and Oakland International Airport (KOAK).


Is San Francisco domestic and international airport the same?

Terminal 1 (Boarding Area B), Terminal 2 (Boarding Areas C and D), and Terminal 3 (Boarding Areas E and F) handle domestic flights (including precleared flights from Canada). The International Terminal (Boarding Areas A and G) handles international flights and some domestic flights.


Do I need to go through immigration for a connecting flight?

You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight. Finally, you'll need to go through Transportation Security Administration screening. This may include a physical inspection of your luggage and personal items with a metal detector or a full-body scan.


Do I need to go through security for a connecting international flight?

You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight. Finally, you'll need to go through Transportation Security Administration screening. This may include a physical inspection of your luggage and personal items with a metal detector or a full-body scan.