Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Madurai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Madurai 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
Your SFO to IXM flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Madurai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SFO and IXM include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Madurai Airport flight is $745. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,726. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to IXM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Madurai Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to IXM.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Madurai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights complete their journey on time.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Madurai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Madurai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near IXM:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
From Madurai Airport, Madurai is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Madurai Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Madurai based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Madurai Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Madurai, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to IXM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Madurai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 338 kilometres north of Madurai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai, Chennai is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
