San Francisco International Airport Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
international airport near San Francisco, California, U.S.
About San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport, or commonly called by its IATA identifier,SFO, sits betweenSan FranciscoandSan Jose, roughly15mi (24km)south of downtown San Francisco, and 35 miles northwest of San Jose, at the western side of San Francisco Bay. The airport was built in 1927, and adopted what is now a centralized terminal design 30 years later. While it results in an easy single access from the outside, it also means narrow terminals and walkways that can be congested during the busiest times and difficulty in redevelopment and expansions. To make matters worse, the frequent fog at the Bay Area can often delay flights, especially during the morning hours. Within California, its passenger traffic is second only toLos Angeles, and it is also among top 10 busiest airports in the U.S. and
Where to Stay in San Francisco International Airport
- 🏨Aloft San Francisco Airport
- 🏨Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport
- 🏨DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Francisco Airport North
- 🏨El Rancho Inn
- 🏨Embassy Suites - Airport
- 🏨Grand Hyatt at SFO
San Francisco International Airport Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: