San Francisco (SJC) Flights

Some people leave their hearts in San Francisco.Other people leave their dignity. Anything is possible. From family-friendly Pier 39 to the dive bars in The Mission where adult tomfoolery reigns supreme, good old San Fran always delivers.

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Getting Around San Francisco

Most flights to San Francisco land at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is just 23km from the city centre. Hop on a free AirTrain tram that can deliver you to a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station. Or you can always pony up for a yellow cab. You do have luggage, after all.

Once you’re all settled in to your San Francisco accommodation, it’s easy to get around using BART, cable cars and buses.

When You Land…

Many cheap flights to San Francisco land in the morning. Jet lag, shmet lag: You’re ready to hang out in Golden Gate Park with the best of them. Arriving in the afternoon? Walk through the Dragon’s Gate and into the oldest Chinatown on the continent. It’s all that and dim sum.

If you show up in San Francisco in the evening, you’re just in time for the metaphorical dinner bell. Dig into fine international cuisine, from Japanese to Moroccan, before heading to Ghirardelli Square for an epic chocolate shake.

Live Like a Local

Fisherman’s Wharf and Union Square are must-visit spots when you’re in San Fran. The peep shows are your call. We’re not judging.

If you want to explore the city like a local, get off the beaten path for a bit. Trek down the Lands End Trail to The Labyrinth. David Bowie may never have been here, but the artistic rock formation is pretty cool. If you’re in Golden Gate Park, look beyond the famed bridge to Spreckles Lake, where an enclosure of bison are grazing the day away.

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