Travelling from Erbil Airport (EBL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, making San Francisco 11 hours behind Erbil.
Give yourself enough time to catch your EBL to SFO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Erbil Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between EBL and SFO:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil Airport (EBL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Currently, $1,450 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Erbil Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $2,498. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from EBL to SFO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Erbil Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Handy information about Erbil Airport (EBL)
Erbil Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from EBL land on schedule 80% of the time.
Erbil Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Erbil. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near EBL? If you're boarding an early flight from Erbil Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel near SFO if you're catching a late Erbil Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Erbil Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Francisco. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Erbil Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EBL to SFO around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Fresno is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
