San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport is one of the most important international gateways on the US West Coast and a major hub for United Airlines. SFO handles around 50 million passengers per year. The airport is located about 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco on the San Francisco Bay. United Airlines operates its second-largest hub at SFO, with extensive transpacific service to Asia, including direct flights to Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, and Beijing. The airport is also a significant Alaska Airlines base and handles substantial international traffic from European, Asian, and Middle Eastern carriers. SFO is known for its long transoceanic flights, which benefit from the airport's position on the Pacific coast and its long runways. The airport has four terminals, with the International Terminal handling most foreign carrier operations and the domestic terminals covering United, Alaska, Southwest, and other carriers. SFO has been a leader in sustainable airport operations, with significant investment in solar power, water conservation, and low-emission ground equipment.
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Airlines operating at SFO
4 airlines with direct flights from SFO. Flight counts reflect a 24-hour sample.
- United Airlines8 flights · 8 destinations
- Alaska Airlines2 flights · 2 destinations
- Frontier Airlines1 flights · 1 destination
- Southwest Airlines1 flights · 1 destination
Destinations from SFO
10 direct destinations served from SFO, ranked by flight frequency.
- SFO → PDX · Portland2 flights · 2 airlines
- SFO → PHX · Phoenix2 flights · 2 airlines
- SFO → PSP · Palm Springs1 flights · 1 airline
- SFO → ABQ · Albuquerque1 flights · 1 airline
- SFO → FAT1 flights · 1 airline
- SFO → SAN · San Diego1 flights · 1 airline
- SFO → RNO · Reno1 flights · 1 airline
- SFO → ORD · Chicago1 flights · 1 airline
- SFO → IAH · Houston1 flights · 1 airline
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Frequently asked about SFO
Where is San Francisco International Airport?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) is located in San Francisco, United States.
What is the IATA code for San Francisco International Airport?
The IATA code is SFO. The ICAO code is KSFO.
What airlines fly from SFO?
4 airlines operate at SFO. Top carriers include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
Where can you fly from SFO?
SFO has direct flights to 10 destinations including Portland, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Albuquerque, FAT.
How can I see live flights at SFO?
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