Travelling from San Juan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
San Francisco is four hours behind San Juan. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco, which is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from San Juan to SFO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a popular month like March? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from San Juan to SFO departing from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Travelling from central San Juan to SJU takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from San Juan to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport:
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SJU arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Juan to San Francisco International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your San Juan to San Francisco International Airport flight.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
Central San Francisco is around 21 kilometres from San Francisco International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Juan to San Francisco International Airport is $248. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $495. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from San Juan to SFO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your San Juan to San Francisco International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from San Juan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to San Francisco. July is when most people book flights from San Juan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your San Juan to SFO plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from San Juan to San Francisco International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about San Francisco
Start your San Francisco trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from San Juan to San Francisco International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in San Francisco when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Golden Gate Bridge followed by Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres east of San Francisco, a visit to Fresno will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Sacramento is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 129 kilometres northeast of San Francisco. No trip is complete without dropping by California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Crocker Art Museum.