Flying from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are the main airports in Tenerife.
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 7 hours behind Tenerife.
Your flight from Tenerife to SFO won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
From the centre of Tenerife, TFN is around 13 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to get there.
Catching an early flight from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Tenerife North Airport:
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Split up your flight from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Tenerife South Airport and SFO are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
TFS is about 64 kilometres from central Tenerife. It takes 44 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Tenerife South Airport the day before your flight from Tenerife to SFO:
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel near SFO if you're catching a late flight from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 47 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport is $670. The cheapest price for a return flight is $874. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up flight tickets from Tenerife to SFO, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting flight tickets from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from Tenerife to SFO. You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.
Customise your trip using filters. Adjust the number of stops, total duration, and arrival and departure times to find the right flight from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for San Francisco. The warmest month is September. Book your flights from Tenerife to SFO during then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about San Francisco
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Francisco right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned San Francisco itinerary.
Complete your San Francisco trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in San Francisco. Explore the offers and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.