Question 1

Is it possible to hire a car at San Francisco International Airport?

Accepted Answer

All the car hire companies at San Francisco International Airport are located at one central. Take the AirTrain Blue Line from the airport terminals to the Rental Car Centre where you can collect your car.

Question 2

What hotels are near San Francisco International Airport?

Accepted Answer

La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport West is nearly 2 miles from San Francisco International Airport and has a 24-hour reception and a free shuttle bus for airport transfers. A slightly more luxurious option, also with free shuttle, is The Westin San Francisco Airport which is only a mile from the airport.

Question 3

Are there shower facilities at San Francisco International Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are private shower rooms for rent pre-security in the international terminal near Gate G for you to freshen up after your flight to San Francisco. No problem if you don’t have soap and shampoo, you can buy travel-size bath and toiletry products when you pay for your shower room.

Question 4

What car parking facilities are available at San Francisco International Airport?

Accepted Answer

Car parks exist at every terminal and are either paid hourly or are available for long-term stay. It is possible to pay for parking using cash or credit card, when you leave the parking space after your flight to San Francisco.

Question 5

Can I fly direct from the UK to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

You can fly direct from London to San Francisco when you fly with British Airways from London Heathrow. Direct flights to San Francisco are also available from Heathrow with Lufthansa, United Airlines, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines, among others. When you fly from other London airports, or from other locations in the UK, your journey will usually involve one layover.

Question 6

Can I lower my carbon footprint on flights to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

You can lower your emissions by around 34% when you fly from London Heathrow to San Francisco with American Airlines. This route includes one stopover in Philadelphia and takes just over 16h. You can also lower your carbon emissions when you fly from Manchester Airport with Virgin Atlantic. This route involves one stopover in Amsterdam and takes around 17h 30min. Low carbon routes also usually cost slightly more than direct flights.

Question 7

Do I need a visa to fly to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

UK travellers on flights to San Francisco must have the correct visa before they travel. If you are entering the United States as a tourist, you will need to apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) from the US State Department.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £567. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are £662 on average.

Question 9

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost £568 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £805.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines flying to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to San Francisco is British Airways, followed by Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa.

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