Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Kumamoto is UTC+9, which is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your SFO to KMJ flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Kumamoto Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and KMJ:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
$630 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,352. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to KMJ, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kumamoto Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kumamoto Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kumamoto Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near KMJ if you're on a late San Francisco International Airport to Kumamoto Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Kumamoto Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Nissan Rent a Car, Budget or Avis and discover more of Kumamoto and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Kumamoto Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to central Kumamoto
KMJ is located at 1801 Oyatsu, Mashiki.
From Kumamoto Airport, Kumamoto is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
April is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kumamoto Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Kumamoto in March.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kumamoto Airport for August if you'd like to explore Kumamoto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to KMJ in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Kumamoto has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Kumamoto, a visit to Osaka will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
