Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kozhikode Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
Kozhikode's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Kozhikode 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SFO to CCJ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Kozhikode Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SFO and CCJ include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kozhikode Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Kozhikode Airport (CCJ)
If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Kozhikode Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CCJ:
Getting from Kozhikode Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
Kozhikode Airport to the centre of Kozhikode has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Kozhikode Airport (CCJ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kozhikode Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kozhikode. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kozhikode Airport for March if you want to visit Kozhikode during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to CCJ in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Kozhikode, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel about 274 kilometres north-east to Bengaluru to check off its popular sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major stop in India, head for Tirunelveli, about 354 kilometres south-east of Kozhikode. Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple are key reasons to visit.
