Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI): what you need to know
Santa Cruz is three hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SFO to VVI flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd love to tour a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Tocumen International Airport is a sought-after stop between SFO and VVI.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
$464 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,096. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to VVI if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Book a hotel near VVI if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore beyond Santa Cruz and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can book a Viru Viru International Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Keddy By Europcar.
Reserving your ride from Viru Viru International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to central Santa Cruz
Viru Viru International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Santa Cruz. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Santa Cruz based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Santa Cruz, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to VVI in July. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) then.
Explore more of Bolivia
You've done Santa Cruz, now it's time to explore more of Bolivia. Travel around 499 kilometres west to Cochabamba to check off its leading sights. From Cristo de la Concordia to Palacio Portales and Parque Mariscal Santa Cruz, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Sucre is another essential stop in Bolivia and is around 451 kilometres south-west of Santa Cruz. No trip is complete without seeing House of Liberty Museum - Casa de la Libertad, Plaza 25 de Mayo and La Recoleta.
