Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA): what you need to know
Larnaca is nine hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SFO to LCA flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Larnaca International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SFO and LCA:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
$722 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Larnaca International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,061. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to LCA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Larnaca International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to LCA.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on time at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Larnaca International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
If you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Larnaca International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LCA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Larnaca International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Get Your Car, Aercar or 7777 Rent and explore beyond Larnaca's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Larnaca International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to central Larnaca
Larnaca International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Larnaca. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Larnaca International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Larnaca. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Larnaca International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Larnaca during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to LCA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cyprus
You've seen Larnaca, now it's time to discover other corners of Cyprus. Travel about 40 kilometres north-west to Nicosia to tick off its top attractions. From Ledra Street Crossing Point to Selimiye Mosque and Venetian walls of Nicosia, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Cyprus, consider Limassol, about 56 kilometres south-west of Larnaca. Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma, Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni are highlights.