LAX vs SFO

[desafinado74]

Hello everyone,
I am trying to decide whether to depart USA via SFO or LAX early next year. ( Most likely departing with SQ)

At the moment I am leaning towards SFO as I think it is a more pleasant and easier airport to navigate. But I have read that with the new renovations, LAX is pretty nice and efficient now, and overall lounges seem better. And LAX is not prone to weather delays, compared to SFO.

I would like to hear from people who have experiences with both airports.

Thank you.

 

[Quickstatus]

The domestic airlines you wish to use would also come into the equation.
SFO is a UA Hub

 

[SYD]

If you’re staying in San Francisco, SFO is easy to get to on the BART. Similarly, if flying in domestically to connect to SQ out, it’s probably easier to transfer at SFO. Although LAX now has airside access between all terminals (but can be a long walk).

 

[justinbrett]

LAX is not the airport you remember. It's actually quite good now, as long as you don't have to leave the airport (that part will improve once the people mover is operational). Arrival is another issue as immigration can take forever.

The domestic airlines you wish to use would also come into the equation.
SFO is a UA Hub

As is LAX. Smaller, granted, but still significant.

If you’re staying in San Francisco, SFO is easy to get to on the BART. Similarly, if flying in domestically to connect to SQ out, it’s probably easier to transfer at SFO. Although LAX now has airside access between all terminals (but can be a long walk).

But good excuse to experience the Polaris lounge on your way to the *A lounge.

 

[RooFlyer]

ut I have read that with the new renovations, LAX is pretty nice and efficient now, and overall lounges seem better.

Yes, LAX International (TBIT) (and I think most of the domestic terminals) is now a very decent terminal ... dare I say pleasant. So I think you choice goes down to the other factors, mentioned by others.

 

[DC3]

If you’re staying in San Francisco, SFO is easy to get to on the BART.