San Francisco Flights

Visitors who book flights to San Francisco may arrive at one of several airports. San Francisco International Airport is the city's largest air traffic facility, offering service from several worldwide destinations on many air carriers. At the airport, guests can take advantage of various services, including dining, public showers, and retail stores. Travelers who book San Francisco flights on Southwest Airlines will typically fly into Oakland International Airport, which is located a few miles outside the city. From both airports, visitors who arrive on San Francisco flights can take the Bay Area Rapid Transit shuttle bus system to reach the city limits. Visitors who fly into San Francisco International can also use the SamTrans bus system to reach the city from the airport.

San Francisco Weather

Due to San Francisco's location on the Pacific Coast, the city enjoys mild weather during most months of the year. Unlike many other cities in the United States, San Francisco's warmest months occur in the fall, when daily high temperatures average in the low 70s. The coldest months in the city are December and January when the high temperature reaches 57 degrees Fahrenheit. In late fall and winter, the Bay Area experiences a lot of rainfall, up to four inches per month, so travelers who book San Francisco flights during this time should pack a raincoat and boots.

Getting Around San Francisco

Travelers who arrange flights to San Francisco can take advantage of the city's extensive public transportation system. The Municipal Railway offers travel within the city on underground subway lines, buses, and even the city's iconic cable cars. Guests who book San Francisco flights that need to reach other parts of the metro area can use the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, also called BART, to get to popular areas and neighborhoods via trains and buses. Many of San Francisco's residents get around the city on foot, especially when traveling through neighborhoods within the city center. Visitors who intend to walk around the city do well to purchase a road map to learn their way around ahead of time.

San Francisco Attractions

Visitors who book flights to San Francisco can rest assured that they'll find plenty to do during their vacations. The city hosts several annual events and festivals, as well as attractions and entertainment venues.

• Alcatraz, a historic prison located on a remote island off the shore of San Francisco that was used as a penitentiary for exceptionally dangerous inmates
• Golden Gate Park, an outdoor area with a view of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, which also houses a museum, a carousel, and a floral conservatory
• The San Francisco Zoo, home to hundreds of species of native and exotic animal life such as penguins, monkeys, and lions
• The San Francisco 49ers, a professional football team that plays its home games at Candlestick Park stadium
• San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, a facility dedicated to displaying contemporary art from around the world