Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SFO to CGK flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SFO and CGK include:
Singapore Changi Airport
Mumbai Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport flight is $534. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,030. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to CGK, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CGK instead:
Grab a Soekarno-Hatta Airport rental car and discover Jakarta and beyond with your own wheels. TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Soekarno-Hatta Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Jakarta in March.
The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to CGK sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia just waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres south-east of Jakarta, a visit to Bandung will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Gedung Merdeka, Museum Gedung Sate and Masjid Agung Bandung.
Another well-known destination in Indonesia, Bekasi is around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta. Make time for highlights including Hutan Kota Bekasi.