Travelling from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, making San Francisco 13 hours 30 minutes behind Chandigarh.
To ensure you get on your IXC to SFO flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like December? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chandigarh Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IXC and SFO include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, $845 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chandigarh Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,531. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from IXC to SFO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Chandigarh Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from IXC to SFO is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chandigarh Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chandigarh Airport, 71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Chandigarh Airport from central Chandigarh, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near IXC? If you're boarding an early flight from Chandigarh Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you're on a late Chandigarh Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chandigarh Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Chandigarh Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IXC to SFO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
