- ✈️ SFO (San Francisco International) — ~14 miles south of Pier 27; ~30–40 min by rideshare or 30 min on BART (SFO → Embarcadero station)
- ✈️ OAK (Oakland International) — similar distance; sometimes cheaper fares; BART from OAK to Embarcadero ~30 min via transfer
- 🌉 Best area to stay: Fisherman's Wharf or Embarcadero — walking distance to Pier 27, classic SF evening experience
- 🦀 Night before: Ferry Building for dinner, North Beach for Italian food and drinks, walk the Embarcadero at dusk
- ⚠️ Fog tip: SFO is one of the most delay-prone airports in the US due to marine fog — flying in the night before is particularly important here
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