Direct Route Network
Explore all 150 nonstop flight paths departing SFO on our interactive Great-Circle route map.
Open Route Map →
SFO
KSFO
San Francisco International
Minimum Connection Times (MCT) & Transfer Risk
Minimum Connection Time represents the shortest schedule buffer airlines can legally ticket for layovers. At San Francisco International, real transfer times depend heavily on whether your arrival and departure share a single concourse or require changing terminals.
Domestic MCT
45 min
Published minimum for domestic-to-domestic transfers on same ticket. Recommended real-world buffer: 65 min.
International MCT
75 min
Published minimum for international transfers. Recommended real-world buffer: 105 min.
Terminal Change Risk
medium Risk
Inter-terminal transit exists but walking distances can be extensive.
Transit System
Terminal Transit
Dedicated transit infrastructure connecting passenger concourses.
Security & Border Clearance Rules
Airside Transit
Direct post-security connections available between primary flight gates.
Security Re-screening
Sterile transit; no routine security re-check for domestic or pre-screened airside transfers.
Passport & Customs Re-clear
International arrivals must clear border control / customs before proceeding to domestic connecting flights.
Overnight Friendly
Limited overnight services; landside hotel booking recommended for layovers over 6 hours.
Terminal Navigation & Transit Guidance
Harvey Milk Terminal 1, International Terminal, and Terminal 3 are connected airside post-security.
Hub Airlines & Network Connectivity
San Francisco International hosts 54 scheduled passenger airlines flying to over 150 destinations worldwide.
Primary Home & Base Hub Airlines:
Aircraft & Seat Maps
Look up seat pitch, lie-flat bed configurations, and satellite Wi-Fi speeds for airlines operating at SFO.
Explore Seat Maps →Points & Miles Value
Calculate reward flight costs and transfer credit card points from Chase, Amex, and Capital One from SFO.
Calculate Points →Alternative Catchment Airports Nearby
Before booking your trip to or from San Francisco, compare prices across adjacent regional catchment airports. Fares can differ by hundreds of dollars depending on which airport you choose.
Oakland International (OAK)
30 mi
Compare fares and route schedules across both airports simultaneously on Wayzuno.
Search Flights from OAK →
San Jose Mineta (SJC)
32 mi
Compare fares and route schedules across both airports simultaneously on Wayzuno.
Search Flights from SJC →Official Connecting Authority Reference
San Francisco International Airport
Verified records retrieved: 2026-09-01