Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco seven hours behind Belfast.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BFS to SFO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Belfast International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BFS and SFO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Belfast International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is $807. A return ticket right now is $1,075. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from BFS to SFO, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Of all flights leaving Belfast International Airport, 67.55% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Belfast International Airport from central Belfast, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 2 hours on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Belfast International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BFS:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're arriving on a late Belfast International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Follow your own route with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
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 reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Belfast International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to San Francisco in February.
When booking your flight from Belfast International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BFS to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are among the biggest draws.