The United States is undoubtedly one of the top-ranked holiday destinations among the tourist. One of the most popular destinations in the United States is the San Francisco city. The iconic symbol of the city is the very well-known Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco also offers many natural and modern attractions that have made the city a place that must be visited by tourists all around the globe.

Best time to fly from Butuan to San Francisco

San Francisco has a stable climate with little temperature variation throughout the year. However, winter usually coincides with the rainy season. As summer is moderate and relatively dry, it is more convenient to plan your outdoor activities during this season. The best time to fly to San Francisco is therefore probably in summer. As tourists frequently visit this city, visitors are strongly advised to make flight bookings up ahead to avoid any disappointments.

Main airports available in Butuan to San Francisco

Bancasi Airport – Bancasi Airport is the only airport serving Butuan City in Agusan del Norte province. The airport can cater up to 700,000 passengers annually. It was recorded that more than a quarter of the passengers' traffic within the airport are local and foreign tourists. Currently, three airlines are operating in Bancasi Airport which are Cebu Pacific, Cebgo and PAL Express for destinations Manila and Cebu.

San Francisco International Airport – San Francisco International Airport is the largest airport within San Francisco Bay Area and a primary gateway in the United States to Asia and Europe. The airport has a large capacity which can cater up to 58 million passengers annually. There are four terminals within the airport: Terminal 1, 2 and 3 are strictly for domestic flights, while International Terminal is for international and limited domestic flights. The AirTrain interconnects all terminals. Terminal 1 is often confused with International Terminal (T-I), so passengers need to confirm on your actual terminal to avoid any issues. About 60 local and international airlines are operating in San Francisco Airport including Philippine Airline. Public transportation to reach the city is easily available from the airport. Passengers have the options to take a train, bus services, airport limousines or taxis.

Climate pattern in Butuan and San Francisco

The climate in San Francisco has humid Mediterranean climate characteristics and influenced by the cool Pacific Ocean currents. Variation of temperature across the year is usually not too drastic and relatively stable. Summer in San Francisco is mild and dry with a temperature of 16 degrees centigrade on average. The temperature during winter is also moderate, about 10 degrees on average. However, rainy weather happens between December and February. Snowfall can be considered to be very rare in this city.

Highlights attractions in San Francisco

• Golden Gate Park – If visitors want to get a good spot to see and take pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park is one of the main lookout points. Visitors will have the chance to experience many attractions located within this park at the same time. Beautiful scenery can be seen at the Strybing Arboretum, Golden Gate Park Windmill & Tulips, Conservatory of Flowers and the Golden Gate Aquarium. California Academy of Sciences and De Young Museum are also worth of visit. Children will also be entertained at the Golden Gate Playground - Koret Children’s Quarter and Carousel. To ease your travel within the large park area, visitors can choose to take the Segway, Electric Scooter or Biking Tours.
• Legion of Honor Museum – Legion of Honor is the most beautiful museum in San Francisco. Initially, the building was built to commemorate the World War I Californian soldiers and later on houses an extensive ancient and European art and sculpture collections which dated as old as 4,000 years old. The museum is opened every day except on Mondays between 9.30 am to 5.15 pm. Limited opening hours and closure may coincide with the main public holidays, so visitors need to check before your visit to the museum. Admission fee is USD 15 (777 PHP) for adults.
• Exploratorium – Exploratorium is an interesting attraction, especially for those travelling with families. Visitors will experience science and art exploration within this public learning laboratory among the activities that visitors can get involved, including science demonstrations and various interactive unusual exhibits. Admission fee varies between USD 19.95 to 29.95 (1,034 to 1,552 PHP) according to the age categories. The museum is opened to the public from Tuesday to Sunday.