Travelling from Caracas Airport (CCS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is four hours behind Caracas.
Your CCS to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Caracas Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CCS and SFO:
Istanbul Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Caracas Airport (CCS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
$1,985 is the lowest price for a one-way Caracas Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,200. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CCS to SFO, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Caracas Airport to San Francisco International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CCS to SFO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Caracas Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Caracas Airport (CCS)
Of all flights departing from Caracas Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Caracas to Caracas Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Caracas Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near CCS:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel near SFO if you're taking a late Caracas Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and chase adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Caracas Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Caracas Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CCS to SFO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its popular sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, consider Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are key reasons to visit.
