Real-time flights, transport options, airport tips and more
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves as a major aviation hub for San Francisco and the surrounding region. This guide provides live flight departures, arrivals, delay statistics, and transport options to help you navigate SFO Airport with ease. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a frequent flyer, find everything you need — from real-time flight boards to traveler tips — all in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
BART runs from SFO to downtown San Francisco stations (Powell, Montgomery) in about 30 minutes for $10-11 one-way. The BART station is in the International Terminal, connected to all terminals via free AirTrain. Rideshares to downtown cost $25-45.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport. Lounges include Alaska Lounge ($60 day pass), The Club SFO ($45 day pass), American Admirals Club, and United Polaris Lounge. Showers are available at some lounges for an additional fee.
Short-term garage parking is $36/day. Long-term parking garage is $18/day. Off-site lots start around $8/day with shuttle service to terminals.
Arrive 2 hours before domestic and 3 hours before international flights. SFO is prone to fog-related delays, especially in summer mornings. TSA PreCheck lines are generally efficient. The International Terminal can be busy during evening departures to Asia.
Check the live delay index above for real-time delay statistics at San Francisco International Airport, including the percentage of delayed flights and average delay times. Download byAir for push notifications on flight status changes.
