Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE): what you need to know
Belize City's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Belize City one hour ahead of San Francisco.
Give yourself enough time to make your SFO to BZE flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and BZE:
Los Angeles International Airport
Denver International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
$378 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $981. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to BZE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BZE:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Belize City and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to central Belize City
From Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, Belize City is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Belize City. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Belize City is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to BZE sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Belize
Belize City is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Belize you should also see. Around 97 kilometres south-west of Belize City, a visit to San Ignacio will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Green Iguana Conservation Project, Shawville Community Park and Cahal Pech Museum.
Around 72 kilometres north-west of Belize City, Orange Walk is another favourite stop in Belize. Experience major highlights starting with Park, Playground, Football, Basketball, Lamanai and Marcus Canul Community Park.