Flying from Florence Airport (FLR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is nine hours behind Florence and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FLR 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.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Florence Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between FLR and SFO:
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Handy information about Florence Airport (FLR)
74% of flights that depart Florence Airport reach their destination on time.
Florence Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Florence. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Florence Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to FLR:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Florence Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
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When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Florence 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.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Florence Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from FLR to SFO in January if you want to travel 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
San Jose is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.