Travelling from Belfast to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. The city operates on the UTC-8 timezone and is eight hours behind Belfast.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Belfast to SFO. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Belfast to SFO departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Travelling from central Belfast to BFS takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Belfast to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Belfast International Airport:
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Break up your flight from Belfast to San Francisco International Airport with a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). One of the main stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and SFO, it's a great opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
BHD is about 5 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to SFO flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69%.
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Have a late flight from Belfast to San Francisco International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near SFO and get cosy, quick:
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Belfast to San Francisco International Airport flight.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, ج.م. 22,820 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to San Francisco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 41,540. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Belfast to SFO if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Affordable Belfast to San Francisco International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Find a cheap flight from Belfast to San Francisco International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Belfast to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). May is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in January.
Lock in a Belfast to SFO plane ticket departing in September if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Francisco to range from 12ºC to 22ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Belfast to San Francisco International Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC and 16ºC.
More about San Francisco
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in San Francisco right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Belfast to San Francisco International Airport:
Golden Gate Bridge and Painted Ladies - Alamo Square are just the start of the top attractions to put on your San Francisco to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Alcatraz Island.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 257 kilometres east to Fresno to check off its top attractions. From Forestiere Underground Gardens to Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres northeast of San Francisco, Sacramento is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Old Sacramento Waterfront, California State Railroad Museum and Old Sacramento State Historic Park.
