Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport (CGO): what you need to know
Zhengzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Zhengzhou 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.
To ensure you catch your SFO to CGO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and CGO:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport (CGO)
$614 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,135. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to CGO, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SFO to CGO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% touch down on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport (CGO)
If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CGO:
Grab a Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport rental car and discover corners of Zhengzhou that most visitors tend to miss. Browse the options available from Hertz.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport several weeks in advance. Prices generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport (CGO) to central Zhengzhou
You'll find CGO at Ping'an Rd.
From Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport, Zhengzhou is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport (CGO)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Zhengzhou in February.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Zhengzhou, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to CGO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Zhengzhou, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel about 467 kilometres south to Wuhan to check off its leading sights. From Yellow Crane Tower to East Lake and Hubei Provincial Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another side of China, head for Tai'an, about 354 kilometres north-east of Zhengzhou. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are key highlights.
