Travelling from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco 15 hours behind Xiamen.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your XMN to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Currently, ج.م. 22,715 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 35,591. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from XMN to SFO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
XMN is located at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 84.03% of flights that depart XMN reach their destination on time.
Central Xiamen to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
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Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're arriving on a late Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Begin your adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 22ºC. Book your flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from XMN to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, consider Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are among the biggest draws.
