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A stopover in San Francisco

BART from the terminal into downtown; a natural break before Asia.

Airport to the centreabout 30 min
Typical central 3–4★ hotel~$250 / night
Airline stopover programNone, but split tickets often work
Hotels in San FranciscoThings to do

With 24–48 hours

  • Golden Gate Bridge walk
  • Ferry Building
  • Mission burritos

Tips

  • Leave big bags at the airport's left-luggage desk or your hotel so you can explore right away.
  • With separate tickets, give yourself at least one night between flights.
  • Check whether your passport needs a visa or travel authorisation to leave the airport.

Routes where San Francisco is on the way

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