San Francisco, United States
San Francisco International is a major hub for United Airlines and a key gateway for transpacific travel. United's 258+ Starlink-equipped aircraft make SFO one of the strongest airports in the US for Starlink coverage, particularly on domestic and Asia-Pacific routes.
routes rated likely or better
244 routes from SFO rated likely or better, on 6 airlines.
We track 683 routes from SFO: 22 very likely, 222 likely, 125 possible, 270 very unlikely and 44 not yet rated.
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Routes ranked by rating
| Route | Airline | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SFO → HNL Honolulu, Oahu, United States | Alaska Airlines | Very likely |
| SFO → ICN Seoul, South Korea | Asiana Airlines | Very likely |
| SFO → DOH Doha, Qatar | Qatar Airways | Very likely |
| SFO → DEN Denver, United States | United Airlines | Very likely |
| SFO → ORD Chicago, United States | United Airlines | Very likely |
| SFO → SJD San José del Cabo, Mexico | United Airlines | Very likely |
| SFO → EUG Eugene, United States | United Airlines | Very likely |
| SFO → YYC Calgary, Canada | WestJet | Very likely |
| SFO → NRT Tokyo, Japan | ZIPAIR Tokyo | Very likely |
| SFO → PHX Phoenix, United States | United Airlines | Likely |
SFO → HNL · Honolulu, Oahu
4 terminals. 52.3M passengers annually.
Harvey Milk Terminal 1
Aer LingusAlaska AirlinesAmerican AirlinesDelta Air LinesHawaiian AirlinesJetBluePorter AirlinesSun Country AirlinesWestJetFrontier Airlines
Terminal 2
Air CanadaBreeze AirwaysSouthwest Airlines
Terminal 3
United Airlines (domestic)
Dianne Feinstein International Terminal (A and G Gates)
Air ChinaAir FranceAir IndiaAir New ZealandAeroMexicoANAAsiana AirlinesAviancaBritish AirwaysCathay PacificChina AirlinesChina EasternCondorCopa AirlinesEmiratesEVA AirFiji AirwaysFrench BeeIberiaKLMKorean AirLOT Polish AirlinesLufthansaNorwegianQantasSASSingapore AirlinesSTARLUX AirlinesSwiss International Air LinesTurkish AirlinesUnited Airlines (international)Vietnam AirlinesVirgin Atlantic
14 lounges at this airport
The Club SFO
Priority PassHarvey Milk Terminal 1 · After security, near Gate B4, post-security
Golden Gate Lounge
Priority PassDianne Feinstein International Terminal A · Concourse A, Level 4, post-security. First left after TSA Checkpoint A, up escalators.
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
Priority PassDianne Feinstein International Terminal A · Near Gate A1, Level 5, post-security. Through Security Checkpoint A, turn left.
China Airlines Lounge
Priority PassDianne Feinstein International Terminal A · Near Gate A1, Level 4, post-security. Through Security Checkpoint A, turn left.
Air France-KLM Lounge
Dianne Feinstein International Terminal A · Near Gate A1, Level 3, post-security. Through Security Checkpoint A, turn left.
Air India Maharaja Lounge
Dianne Feinstein International Terminal A · Near Gate A1, Level 4, post-security. Through Security Checkpoint A, turn left.
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Parking options at San Francisco International Airport
| Zone | Type | Daily | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Parking Garage & Surface Lot Most affordable official option. Connected via free AirTrain Blue Line (24 hrs, every 4 min). Garage 1 max height 6'10"; Garage 2 max height 8'2"; surface lot no height restriction. Remote bag check available. Address: 794 South Airport Blvd. | Long stay | $27 | Book parking → |
| Domestic Parking Garage Directly in front of Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Most convenient for domestic travelers. Max vehicle height 6'6". 3,884 spaces. $4 per 30 min, $39 max per 24 hours. | On-site | $39 | Book parking → |
| International Parking Garages A & G Adjacent to International Terminal. Max vehicle height 8'2". AirTrain stations inside both garages for domestic terminal access (~10 min). $4 per 30 min, $37 max per 24 hours. | On-site | $37 | Book parking → |
| ParkFAST Covered parking, 3-5 min walk to terminals. Max height 6'6". Minimum 8-hour booking required. $4 per 30 min, $50 max per 24 hours (official SFO rate). Pre-booking required. | Short stay | $50 | Book parking → |
| ParkVALET Official SFO valet service, drop-off at terminal door. Most convenient option. $45 max per day (verified via third-party April 2026; official SFO ParkVALET page currently inactive). | On-site | $45 | Book parking → |
SFO online booking system offers lowest rates; reservations flexible up to 2 hours before booked entry. Free AirTrain connects all parking to all terminals 24/7. Off-site parking available from ~$10/day with shuttle. Pre-booking recommended for busy travel periods.
Transport options to and from San Francisco
Bus
Journey time: 45-75 minutes depending on route and stops
Fare: not confirmed
SamTrans bus routes 397 (limited-stop express, evening/night) and 292 serve SFO, connecting to BART at Millbrae and Daly City stations. Bus stops on Departures/Arrivals Level of each terminal.
subway_metro
Journey time: 25-30 minutes to Embarcadero (downtown SF)
Fare: $11.15 one-way to Embarcadero (as of September 2025); children under 4 travel free
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) provides direct rail service between SFO and downtown San Francisco. Take the free SFO AirTrain (from any terminal) to the BART/Garage G station in the International Terminal. Yellow and Red lines serve SFO. Runs Mon-Sat approx 05:00-midnight; Sun 07:00-midnight. Departures every 15-20 minutes.
taxi_rideshare
Journey time: 25-45 minutes depending on traffic
Fare: Taxi: approx $55-$65 to downtown SF (excluding tip; per official SFO taxi fare sheet, Downtown fare approx $57). Uber/Lyft: approx $40-$90 depending on surge pricing.
Metered taxis from designated taxi stands at Arrivals Level of each terminal. $6.00 SFO airport surcharge applies to all taxi rides originating from SFO. Uber, Lyft, and Wingz pickups from designated rideshare zones on Arrivals Level (follow signage; app required). Up to 5 passengers can share a taxi for price of 1.
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25-45 minutes by BART or taxi depending on traffic
SFO's circular post-security layout connects all terminals without re-clearing security, so Priority Pass holders can walk from Terminal 1 to the International Terminal A lounges in about 5 minutes — useful if The Club SFO has a waitlist. The Club SFO (Terminal 1, Gate B4) is widely considered the best Priority Pass lounge in the US, but expect potential 30-minute waitlists on busy evenings — join the text waitlist and explore nearby shops rather than queuing at the door. Priority Pass access at both the Golden Gate Lounge and China Airlines Lounge cuts off at 18:00 daily, and the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse only admits PP members in two narrow windows (09:00-13:30 and 17:30-19:15), so plan your lounge visit around these restrictions if catching an evening international flight.
TSA PreCheck is available at all SFO checkpoints and strongly recommended — standard TSA queues average 20+ minutes and can hit 45 minutes during peak periods. CLEAR biometric lanes are also active in all terminals and can be combined with PreCheck for the fastest experience. SFO has a TSA PreCheck enrollment center in the International Terminal (pre-security, G-side, near the BART station) — walk-ins accepted but scheduled appointments have priority. All terminals are connected post-security by walkways, so passengers only need to clear security once when connecting domestically.
All international arrivals (except pre-cleared flights) must complete US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) procedures in the Federal Inspection Area before connecting to onward flights. Claim baggage after immigration, proceed through customs, and exit via 'Connecting Flights' doors to recheck bags at Baggage Desks. Global Entry ($100 fee, valid 5 years) provides expedited immigration via automated kiosks and includes TSA PreCheck. The CBP Mobile Passport Control app is a free alternative for eligible US citizens, LPRs, and certain foreign nationals. Enroll in ESTA (visa waiver countries) well in advance of travel.
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244 routes from SFO are rated likely or better for Starlink WiFi, on 6 airlines. A rating is our estimate for a route, not a guarantee for a specific flight.
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Qatar Airways, WestJet, ZIPAIR Tokyo.
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