Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): what you need to know
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Tenerife eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your SFO to TFS flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife South Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SFO and TFS include:
London Heathrow Airport
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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 meet their scheduled arrival time.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife South Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TFS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tenerife and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Tenerife South Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
From Tenerife South Airport, Tenerife is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
December is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife South Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Tenerife in June.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife South Airport for August if you'd like to go to Tenerife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to TFS in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Tenerife, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Journey around 88 kilometres south-east to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to tick off its top attractions. From La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras) to Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Telde is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. No trip is complete without dropping by Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.