United States flag San Francisco Airport (SFO)

Country United States | North America | Major Hub | IATA: SFO | ICAO: KSFO | Elevation 13 ft · 4 m | Local time —

Destinations
171
Flights / day
676
Busiest route
Los Angeles
Top airline
United Airlines

San Francisco Airport averages 676 flights per day to 171 destinations, with 113 domestic routes and 57 international routes. A total of 87 airlines operate at SFO, led by United Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 34 countries across five continents, with Canada representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from San Francisco connects to Singapore, with a typical flight time of 16 hr 40 mins. Updated: July 9, 2026

Route Network

San Francisco Airport connects 170 destinations worldwide, with Los Angeles standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Singapore, and the shortest flight is to Monterey.

United States of America flag Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America 8 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
338 mi · 543 km
42
per day
United States of America flag San Diego (SAN) – United States of America 6 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
447 mi · 719 km
24
per day
United States of America flag Seattle (SEA) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
679 mi · 1,093 km
24
per day
United States of America flag New York (JFK) – United States of America 5 airlines
5 hr 55 mins
2,580 mi · 4,152 km
22
per day
United States of America flag Denver (DEN) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
965 mi · 1,553 km
20
per day
United States of America flag Las Vegas (LAS) – United States of America 7 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
413 mi · 665 km
20
per day
United States of America flag Chicago (ORD) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,842 mi · 2,964 km
19
per day
United States of America flag Boston (BOS) – United States of America 4 airlines
6 hr 5 mins
2,698 mi · 4,341 km
18
per day
United States of America flag Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,461 mi · 2,352 km
15
per day
United States of America flag Santa Ana (SNA) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
372 mi · 598 km
15
per day
United States of America flag Phoenix (PHX) – United States of America 5 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
650 mi · 1,046 km
15
per day
United States of America flag Newark (EWR) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 50 mins
2,559 mi · 4,118 km
13
per day
United States of America flag Portland (PDX) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
551 mi · 886 km
12
per day
United States of America flag Houston (IAH) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,632 mi · 2,627 km
12
per day
United States of America flag Salt Lake City (SLC) – United States of America 7 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
598 mi · 962 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Atlanta (ATL) – United States of America 4 airlines
5 hr 5 mins
2,134 mi · 3,435 km
11
per day
Canada flag Vancouver (YVR) – Canada 3 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
801 mi · 1,289 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Honolulu (HNL) – United States of America 4 airlines
6 hr 0 mins
2,397 mi · 3,857 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Burbank (BUR) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
326 mi · 525 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Austin (AUS) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,501 mi · 2,416 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Minneapolis (MSP) – United States of America 3 airlines
4 hr 5 mins
1,585 mi · 2,551 km
9
per day
Taiwan flag Taipei (TPE) – Taiwan 5 airlines
13 hr 15 mins
6,457 mi · 10,391 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Washington (IAD) – United States of America 4 airlines
5 hr 35 mins
2,413 mi · 3,883 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Philadelphia (PHL) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 45 mins
2,515 mi · 4,048 km
8
per day
United Kingdom flag London (LHR) – United Kingdom 3 airlines
11 hr 0 mins
5,354 mi · 8,616 km
8
per day
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 3 airlines
5 hr 20 mins
2,254 mi · 3,627 km
8
per day
South Korea flag Seoul (ICN) – South Korea 7 airlines
11 hr 50 mins
5,645 mi · 9,085 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Kahului (OGG) – United States of America 3 airlines
5 hr 55 mins
2,337 mi · 3,760 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Palm Springs (PSP) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
420 mi · 677 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Miami (MIA) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 55 mins
2,581 mi · 4,154 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Detroit (DTW) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
2,074 mi · 3,337 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Boise (BOI) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
522 mi · 840 km
6
per day
Mexico flag Mexico City (MEX) – Mexico 2 airlines
4 hr 35 mins
1,882 mi · 3,028 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Santa Barbara (SBA) – United States of America 5 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
262 mi · 422 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Kailua/Kona (KOA) – United States of America 4 airlines
6 hr 0 mins
2,366 mi · 3,808 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Reno (RNO) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
192 mi · 308 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Redmond (RDM) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
463 mi · 745 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Charlotte (CLT) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 20 mins
2,291 mi · 3,687 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Arcata/Eureka (ACV) – United States of America 3 airlines
—
SFO → ACV
5
per day
United States of America flag Monterey (MRY) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
77 mi · 124 km
5
per day
Hong Kong flag Hong Kong (HKG) – Hong Kong 2 airlines
14 hr 0 mins
6,915 mi · 11,128 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Ontario (ONT) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
363 mi · 585 km
5
per day
Canada flag Calgary (YYC) – Canada 2 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,018 mi · 1,638 km
5
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 3 airlines
11 hr 35 mins
5,684 mi · 9,148 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Lihue (LIH) – United States of America 2 airlines
—
SFO → LIH
5
per day
Singapore flag Singapore (SIN) – Singapore 2 airlines
16 hr 40 mins
8,439 mi · 13,582 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Nashville (BNA) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 45 mins
1,964 mi · 3,161 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Fresno (FAT) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
157 mi · 253 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Spokane (GEG) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
733 mi · 1,180 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Redding (RDD) – United States of America 2 airlines
—
SFO → RDD
4
per day
United States of America flag San Luis Obispo (SBP) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
191 mi · 307 km
4
per day
Mexico flag San José del Cabo (SJD) – Mexico 3 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,250 mi · 2,011 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – United States of America 3 airlines
5 hr 50 mins
2,579 mi · 4,151 km
4
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (HND) – Japan 3 airlines
10 hr 55 mins
5,149 mi · 8,286 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Baltimore (BWI) – United States of America 4 airlines
5 hr 40 mins
2,451 mi · 3,944 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Eugene (EUG) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
452 mi · 727 km
3
per day
Philippines flag Manila (MNL) – Philippines 2 airlines
14 hr 10 mins
6,977 mi · 11,229 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Medford (MFR) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
330 mi · 530 km
3
per day
Canada flag Montreal (YUL) – Canada 2 airlines
5 hr 50 mins
2,533 mi · 4,076 km
3
per day
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 2 airlines
11 hr 20 mins
5,569 mi · 8,962 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Bakersfield (BFL) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 20 mins
238 mi · 383 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Orlando (MCO) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 35 mins
2,441 mi · 3,929 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Sacramento (SMF) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
86 mi · 138 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Bozeman (BZN) – United States of America 5 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
807 mi · 1,298 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Anchorage (ANC) – United States of America 3 airlines
5 hr 10 mins
2,016 mi · 3,244 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Jackson (JAC) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
736 mi · 1,185 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Raleigh/Durham (RDU) – United States of America 3 airlines
5 hr 30 mins
2,394 mi · 3,853 km
3
per day
El Salvador flag Santa Clara (SAL) – El Salvador 1 airline
6 hr 0 mins
2,641 mi · 4,250 km
3
per day
Mexico flag Cancún (CUN) – Mexico 1 airline
5 hr 35 mins
2,405 mi · 3,871 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Cleveland (CLE) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 5 mins
2,156 mi · 3,470 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Tucson (TUS) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
751 mi · 1,208 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Carlsbad (CLD) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
423 mi · 680 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Chicago (MDW) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 30 mins
1,850 mi · 2,977 km
2
per day
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 2 airlines
11 hr 55 mins
5,864 mi · 9,437 km
2
per day
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 2 airlines
12 hr 30 mins
6,250 mi · 10,058 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Saint Louis (STL) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 20 mins
1,731 mi · 2,786 km
2
per day
Switzerland flag Zurich (ZRH) – Switzerland 2 airlines
11 hr 50 mins
5,826 mi · 9,376 km
2
per day
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 2 airlines
11 hr 10 mins
5,459 mi · 8,786 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Everett (PAE) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
711 mi · 1,144 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Tampa (TPA) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 30 mins
2,388 mi · 3,844 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Albuquerque (ABQ) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
894 mi · 1,439 km
2
per day
United States of America flag North Bend (OTH) – United States of America 2 airlines
—
SFO → OTH
2
per day
United States of America flag Pittsburgh (PIT) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 15 mins
2,248 mi · 3,618 km
2
per day
Panama flag Tocumen (PTY) – Panama 1 airline
7 hr 15 mins
3,321 mi · 5,344 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Hailey (SUN) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
587 mi · 945 km
2
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 1 airline
13 hr 20 mins
6,689 mi · 10,765 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Kalispell (FCA) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
844 mi · 1,358 km
2
per day
India flag Kolkata (CCU) – India 1 airline
15 hr 30 mins
7,816 mi · 12,578 km
2
per day
French Polynesia flag Papeete (PPT) – French Polynesia 2 airlines
9 hr 10 mins
4,203 mi · 6,764 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Pasco (PSC) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
620 mi · 998 km
2
per day
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 2 airlines
12 hr 15 mins
5,899 mi · 9,494 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Columbus (CMH) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 0 mins
2,115 mi · 3,403 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Indianapolis (IND) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 40 mins
1,939 mi · 3,120 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Aspen (ASE) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
846 mi · 1,361 km
2
per day
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 2 airlines
12 hr 40 mins
6,138 mi · 9,877 km
2
per day
Australia flag Sydney (SYD) – Australia 2 airlines
14 hr 55 mins
7,425 mi · 11,950 km
2
per day
New Zealand flag Auckland (AKL) – New Zealand 2 airlines
13 hr 20 mins
6,530 mi · 10,509 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Cincinnati (CVG) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 50 mins
2,031 mi · 3,269 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Dallas (DAL) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 50 mins
1,473 mi · 2,370 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Kansas City (MCI) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,495 mi · 2,406 km
1
per day
United States of America flag San Antonio (SAT) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,480 mi · 2,382 km
1
per day
Spain flag Barcelona (BCN) – Spain 1 airline
—
SFO → BCN
1
per day
United States of America flag Bishop (BIH) – United States of America 1 airline
—
SFO → BIH
1
per day
Denmark flag Copenhagen (CPH) – Denmark 1 airline
11 hr 10 mins
5,472 mi · 8,807 km
1
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
15 hr 50 mins
8,090 mi · 13,020 km
1
per day
Ireland flag Dublin (DUB) – Ireland 1 airline
10 hr 30 mins
5,085 mi · 8,183 km
1
per day
Mexico flag Guadalajara (GDL) – Mexico 1 airline
4 hr 10 mins
1,643 mi · 2,644 km
1
per day
Australia flag Melbourne (MEL) – Australia 1 airline
15 hr 40 mins
7,863 mi · 12,654 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Missoula (MSO) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
768 mi · 1,237 km
1
per day
Mexico flag Monterrey (MTY) – Mexico 1 airline
3 hr 55 mins
1,537 mi · 2,474 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Omaha (OMA) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,430 mi · 2,301 km
1
per day
Japan flag Osaka (KIX) – Japan 1 airline
11 hr 25 mins
5,401 mi · 8,692 km
1
per day
Mexico flag Puerto Vallarta (PVR) – Mexico 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,556 mi · 2,504 km
1
per day
Costa Rica flag San José (SJO) – Costa Rica 1 airline
6 hr 45 mins
3,041 mi · 4,894 km
1
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (NRT) – Japan 1 airline
10 hr 55 mins
5,112 mi · 8,228 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Van Nuys (VNY) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
320 mi · 516 km
1
per day
United States of America flag New Orleans (MSY) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 40 mins
1,907 mi · 3,069 km
1
per day
France flag Paris (ORY) – France 1 airline
11 hr 20 mins
5,578 mi · 8,977 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Washington (DCA) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 35 mins
2,436 mi · 3,921 km
1
per day
Canada flag Edmonton (YEG) – Canada 1 airline
—
SFO → YEG
6
per week
United States of America flag San Bernardino (SBD) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
377 mi · 607 km
6
per week
United States of America flag San Jose (SJC) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
30 mi · 49 km
6
per week
Poland flag Warsaw (WAW) – Poland 1 airline
—
SFO → WAW
6
per week
United States of America flag Wilmington (ILN) – United States of America 1 airline
—
SFO → ILN
6
per week
Australia flag Brisbane (BNE) – Australia 1 airline
14 hr 20 mins
7,070 mi · 11,378 km
5
per week
Qatar flag Doha (DOH) – Qatar 1 airline
15 hr 50 mins
8,074 mi · 12,994 km
5
per week
Viet Nam flag Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Viet Nam 1 airline
15 hr 35 mins
7,828 mi · 12,599 km
5
per week
Portugal flag Lisbon (LIS) – Portugal 1 airline
11 hr 30 mins
5,668 mi · 9,121 km
5
per week
Fiji flag Nadi (NAN) – Fiji 1 airline
11 hr 30 mins
5,466 mi · 8,796 km
5
per week
United States of America flag Seattle (BFI) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
685 mi · 1,102 km
5
per week
United States of America flag Teterboro (TEB) – United States of America 5 airlines
5 hr 50 mins
2,562 mi · 4,124 km
5
per week
Guatemala flag Guatemala City (GUA) – Guatemala 1 airline
—
SFO → GUA
4
per week
United States of America flag Truckee (TKF) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
169 mi · 271 km
4
per week
China flag Guangzhou (CAN) – China 1 airline
14 hr 0 mins
6,885 mi · 11,080 km
3
per week
Spain flag Madrid (MAD) – Spain 1 airline
—
SFO → MAD
3
per week
United States of America flag Napa (APC) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
41 mi · 67 km
3
per week
Costa Rica flag Liberia (LIR) – Costa Rica 1 airline
6 hr 35 mins
2,947 mi · 4,743 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Louisville (SDF) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 45 mins
1,985 mi · 3,194 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Martha's Vineyard (MVY) – United States of America 2 airlines
—
SFO → MVY
2
per week
United States of America flag Richmond (RIC) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 40 mins
2,443 mi · 3,932 km
2
per week
United States of America flag San Diego (NZY) – United States of America 1 airline
—
SFO → NZY
2
per week
United States of America flag Santa Monica (SMO) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
332 mi · 534 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Santa Rosa (STS) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
66 mi · 106 km
2
per week
South Korea flag Seoul-si (GMP) – South Korea 2 airlines
—
SFO → GMP
2
per week
United States of America flag Stockton (SCK) – United States of America 2 airlines
—
SFO → SCK
2
per week
China flag Wuhan (WUH) – China 1 airline
13 hr 15 mins
6,465 mi · 10,405 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Bellingham (BLI) – United States of America 1 airline
—
SFO → BLI
1
per week
United States of America flag Chino (CNO) – United States of America 1 airline
—
SFO → CNO
1
per week
United States of America flag Des Moines (DSM) – United States of America 1 airline
—
SFO → DSM
1
per week
United States of America flag Dickinson (DIK) – United States of America 1 airline
—
SFO → DIK
1
per week
United States of America flag El Paso (ELP) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
992 mi · 1,596 km
1
per week
Switzerland flag Geneva (GVA) – Switzerland 1 airline
—
SFO → GVA
1
per week
United States of America flag Hayward (HWD) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
14 mi · 23 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Houston (HOU) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 10 mins
1,646 mi · 2,649 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Knoxville (TYS) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 0 mins
2,115 mi · 3,403 km
1
per week
Portugal flag Lajes (TER) – Portugal 1 airline
—
SFO → TER
1
per week
United States of America flag Livingston (LVM) – United States of America 1 airline
—
SFO → LVM
1
per week
United States of America flag Long Beach (D. Field) (LGB) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
354 mi · 569 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Marysville (MYV) – United States of America 1 airline
—
SFO → MYV
1
per week
United States of America flag Milwaukee (MKE) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 30 mins
1,841 mi · 2,962 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Montrose (MTJ) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
789 mi · 1,270 km
1
per week
India flag New Delhi (DEL) – India 1 airline
15 hr 15 mins
7,693 mi · 12,381 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Ogden (OGD) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
605 mi · 974 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Omak (OMK) – United States of America 1 airline
—
SFO → OMK
1
per week
United States of America flag Pocatello (PIH) – United States of America 1 airline
—
SFO → PIH
1
per week
United States of America flag San Jose (RHV) – United States of America 1 airline
—
SFO → RHV
1
per week
United States of America flag South Lake Tahoe (TVL) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
156 mi · 252 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Tulsa (TUL) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,462 mi · 2,352 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Westhampton Beach (FOK) – United States of America 1 airline
—
SFO → FOK
1
per week
United States of America flag Yakima (YKM) – United States of America 1 airline
—
SFO → YKM
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 9, 2026.

San Francisco Airport is served by 87 airlines, with United Airlines in the lead at 30% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 43% of routes. 54 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 50 airlines operate international routes, compared with 42 airlines serving domestic routes. Singapore Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Singapore with a flight time of 16 hrs 40 mins.

United Airlines (106 routes)
NetJets Aviation (24 routes)
Alaska Airlines (21 routes)
Delta Air Lines (16 routes)
Flexjet (15 routes)
Southwest Airlines (15 routes)
American Airlines (12 routes)
VJA (12 routes)
Frontier Airlines (10 routes)
Executive Jet Management (5 routes)
Breeze Airways (5 routes)
Solarius Aviation (4 routes)
Air Canada (4 routes)
JetBlue Airways (3 routes)
Avianca (3 routes)
Air India (3 routes)
SkyWest Airlines (3 routes)
WWI (3 routes)
Libyan Airlines (3 routes)
PlaneSense (3 routes)
REACH Air Medical Services (3 routes)
China Airlines (2 routes)
Alaska (2 routes)
Air Incheon (2 routes)
APZ (2 routes)
Perimeter Aviation (2 routes)
Aeromexico (2 routes)
NJZ (2 routes)
Lufthansa (2 routes)
French Bee (2 routes)
Baker Aviation (2 routes)
TAP Air Portugal (2 routes)
China Southern Airlines (2 routes)
PFT (1 routes)
Flair Airlines (1 routes)
Sun Country Airlines (1 routes)
EVA Air (1 routes)
Starlux Airlines (1 routes)
British Airways (1 routes)
Virgin Atlantic (1 routes)
Porter Airlines (1 routes)
Asiana Airlines (1 routes)
Korean Air (1 routes)
WUP (1 routes)
RGY (1 routes)
WBC (1 routes)
Cathay Pacific (1 routes)
WestJet (1 routes)
Condor (1 routes)
Singapore Airlines (1 routes)
TOG (1 routes)
ANA (1 routes)
JAL (1 routes)
Philippine Airlines (1 routes)
Air France (1 routes)
Calstar (1 routes)
JRE (1 routes)
Hex'Air (1 routes)
ITA Airways (1 routes)
SWISS (1 routes)
KLM (1 routes)
Copa Airlines (1 routes)
Turkish Airlines (1 routes)
Air China (1 routes)
China Eastern Airlines (1 routes)
Qantas (1 routes)
Air New Zealand (1 routes)
21 Air (1 routes)
SAS (1 routes)
Emirates (1 routes)
Aer Lingus (1 routes)
ZIPAIR Tokyo (1 routes)
LOT - Polish Airlines (1 routes)
ATI (1 routes)
Qatar Airways (1 routes)
Vietnam Airlines (1 routes)
Fiji Airways (1 routes)
PXT (1 routes)
TIV (1 routes)
Jet Aviation (1 routes)
KFB (1 routes)
NetJets Europe (1 routes)
Iberia (1 routes)
Dasnair (1 routes)
ATI Jet (1 routes)
Nordwind Airlines (1 routes)
SVL (1 routes)

San Francisco Airport provides direct service to 34 countries across five continents. The route network is 66% domestic and 34% international. Canada is the primary international destination.

United States of America - 540/day
Canada - 28/day
Mexico - 16/day
Taiwan - 9/day
United Kingdom - 8/day
South Korea - 8/day
Germany - 7/day
Japan - 6/day
Hong Kong - 5/day
Singapore - 5/day
France - 4/day
China - 4/day
Philippines - 3/day
El Salvador - 3/day
Australia - 3/day
Italy - 2/day
Switzerland - 2/day
Netherlands - 2/day
Panama - 2/day
Türkiye - 2/day
India - 2/day
French Polynesia - 2/day
Spain - 2/day
New Zealand - 1/day
Denmark - 1/day
United Arab Emirates - 1/day
Ireland - 1/day
Costa Rica - 1/day
Poland - 1/day
Qatar - 1/day
Viet Nam - 1/day
Portugal - 1/day
Fiji - 1/day
Guatemala - 1/day

Delays

Worst Delays · Most Punctual · Most Cancellations · Live Delays
Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
1 min late
3 min (-79%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
7 min late
5 min (-41.4%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
10 flights (24 hour total)

Jul 12

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

16:00 - 17:00

Departure
3 min early
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

15:00 - 16:00

Departure
4 min early
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
5 min early
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
1

Jul 12

2026

13:00 - 14:00

Departure
5 min early
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
1

Jul 12

2026

12:00 - 13:00

Departure
4 min early
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
4 min early
Arrival
10 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
10 min late
Cancelled
3

Jul 12

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
10 min late
Cancelled
3

Jul 12

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
21 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
32 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
26 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
12 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
14 min late
Cancelled
1

Jul 11

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
7 min late
Cancelled
1

Jul 11

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
6 min late
1 min (+26%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
13 min late
3 min (+29.4%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
33 flights (7 day total)

Jul 11

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
11 min late
Cancelled
5

Jul 10

2026

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
23 min late
Cancelled
24

Jul 9

2026

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
11 min late
Cancelled
4

Jul 8

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
7 min late
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
6 min late
min (+6.8%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
14 min late
1 min (+7.9%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
202 flights (30 day total)

Jul 11

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
11 min late
Cancelled
5

Jul 10

2026

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
23 min late
Cancelled
24

Jul 9

2026

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
11 min late
Cancelled
4

Jul 8

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
7 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 4

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
1

Jul 3

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
14 min late
Cancelled
8

Jul 2

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
4

Jul 1

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
5

Jun 30

2026

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
15 min late
Cancelled
6

Jun 29

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
16 min late
Cancelled
8

Jun 28

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
2

Jun 27

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
13 min late
Cancelled
4

Jun 26

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
21 min late
Cancelled
3

Jun 25

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
10 min late
Cancelled
4

Jun 24

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
7

Jun 23

2026

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
19 min late
Cancelled
6

Jun 22

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
16 min late
Cancelled
13

Jun 21

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
7

Jun 20

2026

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
20 min late
Cancelled
16

Jun 19

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
35 min late
Cancelled
18

Jun 18

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
14 min late
Cancelled
2

Jun 17

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 16

2026

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
20 min late
Cancelled
5

Jun 15

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
23 min late
Cancelled
23

Jun 14

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
7 min late
Cancelled
5

Jun 13

2026

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
17 min late
Cancelled
9

Jun 12

2026

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
21 min late
Cancelled
13

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#21 (676 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#54 (171 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
11,890 ft 3,624 m 200 ft 61 m Asphalt
11,890 ft 3,624 m 200 ft 61 m Asphalt
11,401 ft 3,475 m 200 ft 61 m Asphalt
11,401 ft 3,475 m 200 ft 61 m Asphalt
8,665 ft 2,641 m 200 ft 61 m Asphalt
8,665 ft 2,641 m 200 ft 61 m Asphalt
7,513 ft 2,290 m 200 ft 61 m Asphalt
7,513 ft 2,290 m 200 ft 61 m Asphalt

Runway Length

Runways at San Francisco Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

San Francisco (IATA: SFO) operates around 676 flights per day to 171 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 113 domestic and 57 international routes, with United Airlines as the leading carrier and Los Angeles currently the busiest connection. From SFO, passengers can reach 34 countries across 5 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,624 m (11,890 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

San Francisco International Airport serves as a major hub for both domestic and international travel. Its route network combines a large domestic schedule with a substantial international presence, linking the San Francisco Bay Area to cities across North America and to destinations in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and other regions.

United Airlines is the dominant carrier at the airport, and the schedule also includes service from a broad mix of U.S. and foreign airlines. The airport functions as an important connecting point as well as an origin and destination airport, with short-haul trunk routes and longer intercontinental services operating alongside each other.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

The airport’s passenger facilities are organized around multiple terminals with domestic and international processing separated by terminal and concourse layout. The terminal system is designed to support connections between domestic and international flights, with airside links that help passengers transfer without leaving the secure area in many cases.

Passenger circulation is supported by a centralized transportation and terminal access system, along with common landside facilities. The overall layout reflects the airport’s role as a large hub with significant transfer traffic and a wide range of airline operations.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Multiple passenger terminals
  • Separate domestic and international processing areas
  • Airside connections for connecting passengers
  • Large-scale hub operations
  • Mixed airline use across the terminal complex

Passenger-facing facilities include standard commercial airport services such as check-in areas, security screening, baggage services, retail, and passenger amenities distributed across the terminal complex. More information on terminal access and facilities is available through the airport’s official terminal information.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Check-in facilities
  • Security screening
  • Baggage services
  • Retail and convenience services
  • Passenger seating and waiting areas

Airport Lounges

The airport has both airline-operated and independent lounge options, with lounges generally located in the terminal areas used by domestic and international premium passengers. Access is typically based on airline status, premium cabin travel, eligible memberships, or paid entry where offered.

Notable lounges include:

  • United Club
  • United Polaris Lounge
  • The Club SFO
  • Air France Lounge
  • Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse

Dining and Food Options

Dining across the airport includes a mix of quick-service outlets, sit-down restaurants, coffee shops, and grab-and-go options. The selection reflects the airport’s role as a major hub and international gateway, with familiar national brands alongside airport concessions.

Common dining options include:

  • Quick-service dining
  • Coffee shops
  • Sit-down restaurants
  • Grab-and-go food outlets
  • Bar and lounge-style venues

Public Transport and Parking

The airport is connected to the San Francisco Bay Area by rail and road links, including Bay Area Rapid Transit service to the airport station and regional bus connections. Ground access is also available by taxi, ride-hailing, and private vehicle, with airport parking and terminal access information published on the airport’s official parking page. These options make the airport accessible from San Francisco and surrounding communities in the broader Bay Area.

For regional travelers, the airport’s rail connection provides a practical alternative to driving, while freeway access supports travel from across the metropolitan area and beyond. The airport’s location on the peninsula also places it within reach of multiple Bay Area population centers and business districts.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • BART
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Ride-hailing
  • Private car

Parking is available in multiple products serving short stays, longer stays, and terminal access needs. Facilities are organized to support both short-term and extended parking demand.

Parking options include:

  • Hourly parking
  • Daily parking
  • Long-term parking
  • Garage parking
  • Economy parking

Runways and Operations

The airport has a multi-runway system that supports a high volume of commercial airline operations. Its longest runway is 3,624 meters, which allows it to handle a wide range of domestic and international aircraft types.

Runway use is shaped by Bay Area weather patterns and the airport’s role as a major hub. The airfield supports frequent scheduled airline service, including narrowbody and widebody operations on domestic and long-haul international routes.

The runway system includes:

  • Multiple runways
  • Runways suited to commercial jet operations
  • Capability for widebody aircraft
  • Operations for domestic and international service
  • A longest runway of 3,624 meters

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub in the U.S. air network and an important gateway for the West Coast. It serves a large mix of local origin-and-destination travelers, connecting passengers, and international long-haul demand.

The airport supports substantial domestic traffic, including frequent service on high-demand routes such as Los Angeles, as well as international service to a wide range of countries and continents. Its traffic base reflects both the scale of the San Francisco Bay Area and the airport’s role as a connector for transcontinental and intercontinental travel.

The airport’s role includes:

  • Major hub
  • Domestic connector
  • International gateway
  • Connecting traffic point
  • Long-haul service base

Location and Catchment Area

The airport is located on the San Francisco Peninsula south of the city and serves the wider San Francisco Bay Area. Its catchment area includes San Francisco, the Peninsula, Silicon Valley, and nearby East Bay communities, with demand drawn from both business and leisure travelers.

Because of its regional highway and rail access, the airport also serves passengers from surrounding parts of Northern California. Its position near the center of the Bay Area makes it a key airport for both local travel and longer-haul connections.

The airport serves:

  • San Francisco city travelers
  • Bay Area passengers
  • Peninsula communities
  • Silicon Valley travelers
  • Northern California connections

Hotels Near the Airport

Several hotels are located on or near the airport property and are used by transit passengers, early departures, and overnight stays. The airport’s hotel options are also useful for business travelers and passengers with irregular schedules. The airport hotel information page provides additional guidance on nearby accommodations.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • Grand Hyatt at SFO
  • Aloft San Francisco Airport
  • Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
  • Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Airport History

San Francisco International Airport began as a municipal airport in the early 20th century and developed steadily as air travel expanded in the Bay Area. As commercial aviation grew, the airport became the region’s primary airport and absorbed increasing domestic service.

A major period of expansion followed the jet age, when larger aircraft and higher passenger volumes required longer runways and larger terminal facilities. Over time, the airport added and reorganized passenger processing areas to separate and better manage domestic and international operations.

The international terminal became a defining feature of the airport’s modern layout, reflecting its growing role in transpacific and transatlantic service. Continued modernization has focused on terminal redevelopment, passenger circulation, and operational efficiency to support hub traffic.

Today, the airport functions as one of the most important aviation gateways on the U.S. West Coast, with a network built around major domestic connectivity and long-haul international service.

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