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San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Airport Guide

Compare cheap flights to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and discount flights from SFO. Current August 2026 airport information for San Francisco, United States.

Updated August 2026
IATA codeSFO
ICAO codeKSFO
ServesSan Francisco
Current statusScheduled passenger airport
Airplane traveling above a city destination
SFO Airport Guide
Current airport information

About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco International Airport is a commercial airport serving San Francisco, United States. Its IATA code is SFO and its ICAO code is KSFO. This page was rebuilt for August 2026 using current airport-code and operating-status data rather than carrying forward old traffic totals, route counts or terminal details.

Independent airport guide. DiscountFlights.com is not the airport operator and is not affiliated with the airport authority or airlines referenced on this page. Airport facilities, airline schedules, terminal assignments and operating conditions can change; verify time-sensitive details with the operating airline and airport before travel.
Arrivals & airfare

Cheap flights to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Search flights to San Francisco International Airport using airport code SFO. Comparing nearby dates, departure airports and connection points can reveal different fare and schedule combinations. Before paying, confirm that the itinerary arrives at SFO, especially in cities with more than one commercial airport.

Compare the full itinerary—not just the first fare shown. Baggage, seat selection, connection time, airport transfer requirements and the operating carrier can change the real value of a ticket.

Departures & airfare

Discount flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Use SFO as the departure airport when comparing discount flights from San Francisco International Airport. Flexible dates and different departure times may show different airline combinations or fare families.

For connecting itineraries, verify whether every segment is on one protected ticket. If the trip uses separate tickets or changes airports, allow enough time for baggage collection, immigration where applicable and ground transport.

Airport code guide

San Francisco International Airport IATA code: SFO

The IATA airport code for San Francisco International Airport is SFO. Its ICAO code is KSFO. Use the IATA code when checking airfare searches, tickets, baggage tags and many airline reservation systems.

IATA SFOICAO KSFOUnited States
Airline cross-reference

Airlines with major hub, base or network operations at SFO

San Francisco International Airport is strongly associated with the airline profiles below through hub, base or significant network operations. This is intentionally not presented as a complete live airline list, because airport schedules change by season.

For live service on your exact date, use the flight search above and confirm the operating carrier shown on the itinerary.

Booking checks

How to compare flights using airport code SFO

Search the exact airport code when the city has multiple airports, then compare the final itinerary carefully. A lower fare can come with a less convenient airport, longer ground transfer, tighter connection or different baggage rules.

After choosing a flight, confirm the airport code on every segment, the operating airline, terminal information close to departure, and whether baggage is checked through on connecting itineraries.

Hotels after flights

Stays near San Francisco

After comparing airfare, you can compare hotel options for the same destination and dates through BusinessHotels.com or its AI Hotel Finder.

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Airport FAQ

SFO airport questions

The IATA code is SFO.
Use SFO as the destination in the flight search above, compare dates and itineraries, then verify the operating airline and airport on the final booking page.
Yes. Enter SFO as the departure airport and compare current schedules, fare families and total trip conditions.
No. Airlines, routes, terminal assignments and operating conditions can change. Re-check your airline record and airport information before departure.