Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Salzburg Airport (SZG): what you need to know
The timezone in Salzburg is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SFO to SZG flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Salzburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SFO and SZG include:
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Salzburg Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Salzburg Airport (SZG)
If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Salzburg Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near SZG:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Salzburg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dryyve, Mega Drive or Europcar and explore beyond Salzburg's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Salzburg Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to central Salzburg
Salzburg Airport to the centre of Salzburg has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Salzburg Airport (SZG)
January is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Salzburg Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Salzburg in November.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Salzburg Airport for July if you want to visit Salzburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to SZG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Austria
Salzburg has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Austria you should also see. About 257 kilometres east of Salzburg, a trip to Vienna will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Salzburg, Graz is another favourite stop in Austria. Start your sightseeing at Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.