Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nantes Airport (NTE): what you need to know
Nantes is nine hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your SFO to NTE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Nantes Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and NTE:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Dublin Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nantes Airport (NTE)
Right now, $679 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Nantes Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,405. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from SFO to NTE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nantes Airport.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take 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 trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nantes Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Nantes Airport (NTE)
If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Nantes Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near NTE:
Grab a Nantes Airport rental car and discover Nantes and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Nantes Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Nantes Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
Nantes Airport to the centre of Nantes has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Nantes Airport (NTE)
June is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nantes Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Nantes in March.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nantes Airport for August if you want to visit Nantes during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to NTE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Nantes. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Around 467 kilometres south-east of Nantes, Toulouse is another essential stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.
