The gateway to this mesmerising metropolis is the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located roughly 13 miles south of the city in San Mateo County. As the largest airport in the Bay Area and the second-busiest in California, its bustling terminals send and receive visitors from across North America and provide sterling connections to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania.

The airport blends functionality with flair. You'll find that United Airlines preside over Terminals 3 and the International Terminal - it's fifth-largest hub. SFO also celebrates its status as a major maintenance hub for United Airlines and the proud home of the SFO Museum, the first-ever museum housed within an international airport. You'll also find Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, adding to the vibrant aviation mix. With expansion proposals under consideration to handle flights during periods of low visibility, SFO continues its drive toward excellence, promising a superb introduction (or farewell) to radiant San Francisco.