San Francisco (SFO)
United Airlines transpacific and domestic hub. Direct BART connectivity to downtown San Francisco.
Bay Area metro flight search
Search the Bay Area: SFO, Oakland & San Jose.
The San Francisco Bay Area is served by three major commercial airports. Compare SFO, Oakland, and San Jose to avoid fog delays and find lower fares.
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Oakland (OAK)
Major Southwest Airlines hub in the East Bay. Far fewer weather delays than SFO and easy BART connector train.
San Jose Mineta (SJC)
Silicon Valley's premier airport, convenient for tech campuses in Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, and San Jose.
Why nearby airports matter
SFO's parallel runway layout causes severe ground delays during summer morning fog. Oakland and San Jose frequently maintain normal on-time operations while SFO experiences delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oakland airport easy to reach from San Francisco?
Yes. The BART train connects Oakland Airport directly to downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Montgomery) in about 35 minutes.