Travelling from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Hanoi and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Your HAN to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hanoi Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between HAN and SFO:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
$565 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Hanoi Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,142. These fares can change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from HAN to SFO, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Hanoi Airport to San Francisco International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from HAN to SFO.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hanoi Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hanoi Airport (HAN)
72% of flights departing from Hanoi Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Hanoi Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Hanoi. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Hanoi Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you have a late Hanoi Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hanoi Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to San Francisco in March.
Lock in your flight from Hanoi Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HAN to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without experiencing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.