Travelling from Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco two hours behind Sioux Falls.
To ensure you get on your FSD to SFO flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Joe Foss Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between FSD and SFO:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, $197 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Joe Foss Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $448. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from FSD to SFO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Joe Foss Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Handy information about Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD)
FSD is located at 2801 Jaycee Lane.
When it comes to Joe Foss Field Airport's on-time performance, 75.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sioux Falls to Joe Foss Field Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near FSD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Joe Foss Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SFO if you have a late Joe Foss Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from San Francisco International Airport about 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 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Joe Foss Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Joe Foss Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from FSD to SFO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out 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 key reasons to visit.