Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Stewart International Airport (SWF): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of San Francisco.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to SWF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Stewart International Airport. Orlando International Airport is a top stopover on the SFO to SWF route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Stewart International Airport (SWF)
Currently, $262 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Stewart International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $775. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to SWF, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Stewart International Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Stewart International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Stewart International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Stewart International Airport (SWF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Stewart International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SWF instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Stewart International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Avis or Enterprise and chase adventure across New York and beyond.
Improve your chances of getting the best rate by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Stewart International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart idea.
Getting from Stewart International Airport (SWF) to central New York
SWF is located at 1180 1st St.
Stewart International Airport is roughly 97 kilometres from central New York. Driving there takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Stewart International Airport (SWF)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Stewart International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to New York in November.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Stewart International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to SWF sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
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