Flights to San Francisco

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San Francisco often looks like it's been ripped right out of the pages of a travel guide, but does it really look like that in person? From cruising across the Golden Gate Bridge and peering across the water to see Alcatraz Island to riding cable cars up and down the steep, iconic hills—the easiest way to find out is simply to see it for yourself. Our cheap flights to San Francisco can get you to The City by the Bay for less. Get ready to immerse yourself in the artistic and eclectic culture of this incredible city.

Visit San Francisco for its famous neighborhoods and iconic attractions, like Fisherman’s Wharf or Chinatown. Or, visit San Francisco for the incredible weather, incredible museums, and incredible people. It’s beaches and national parks are some of the best in the world, and it’s music and nightlife will blow you away. In San Francisco, anything and everything is possible.

Tips on flying to San Francisco

San Francisco Airports: When you visit San Francisco, you’re flying into one of two airports. The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the airport hub of the area, and a major international gateway. Your other option, Oakland International Airport (OAK) is the cheaper alternative to SFO, and is getting increasingly popular. You save yourself some cash, and you’re only landing across the bay.

Transportation: San Francisco has the #1 ranked public transportation system on the west coast, so you can take advantage of this to get around easily and save money! Use the busses, the San Francisco Municipal Railway (known as the “muni”), the Bay Area Rapid Transit (known as BART), and the ferries.

Things to do in San Francisco: There is a ton to see and do while you're travelling in San Francisco. Tackle the staples first: see the Golden Gate Bridge, go on a tour of Alcatraz and get creeped out, ride in a cable car, and probably check out the Full House houses (aka the Painted Ladies). After that, make sure you check out the legendary Asian cuisine of Chinatown, check out the neighborhood of Hippie Hill for some nightlife, and hit up the arcade games at Fisherman’s Wharf.

Outdoor Activities: We’d be dropping the ball if we didn’t mention the incredible opportunity you have to explore nature when you’re in San Francisco. Muir Woods National Monument and the Mt. Tamalpais State Park are both only 12 miles from the city and have incredible and massive redwood trees. They also have hiking for all levels, from the first-time woods explorers to the more experienced hikers. Even within the city, Twin Peaks is perfect for some views, especially at sunrise and sunset.