San Francisco International Airport is one of the 30 busiest airports in the world and is the gateway to California and the entire western United States for many travellers.
On the map, it is located 21 km south of downtown San Francisco. United Airlines has one of its largest bases here and overall the airport is a major airline crossroads for routes from Asia, Europe and of course domestic flights across the US.
The airport is considered one of the most architecturally beautiful airports in the world of aviation enthusiasts, especially with its charming night lighting.
In the conurbation around San Francisco, you'll find two other major airports that are lumped together with SFO in flight search engines. If you're buying tickets to San Francisco, always check which airport you're flying into.
- San Jose SJC
- Oakland OAK
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