Travelling from Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is Warsaw's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) leaving from here.
11 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport flight.
San Francisco is nine hours behind Warsaw. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco, which runs on the UTC-8 timezone.
Choose from 2 direct weekly services between Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This is the most popular route when departing from Warsaw.
Your flight from Warsaw 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 bigger queues during popular months such as September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can be booked from this terminal.
LOT - Polish Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport leaving from WAW.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between WAW and SFO is LOT.
Travelling from central Warsaw to WAW takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Warsaw Chopin Airport:
80% of flights departing from Warsaw Chopin Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of WAW.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
WMI is around 40 kilometres from central Warsaw. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Warsaw Modlin Airport the day before your Warsaw to SFO flight:
Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO)
Whether just for a couple of hours or a handful of days, a stopover can make your entire trip feel more relaxed and effortless. When jetting out of Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO), you can book a plane ticket from Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with a stop at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
The journey to RDO from the centre of Warsaw is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Warsaw Radom Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport flight:
With 100% of its departing flights arriving without delays, RDO is a dependable starting point for any adventure.
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a late flight from Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SFO:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week before your Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport flight.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, $503 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,107. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
December is the quietest month for flights from Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Warsaw to SFO plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Francisco to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Francisco
Once you've booked your flight from Warsaw to San Francisco International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Francisco:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in San Francisco when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Golden Gate Bridge followed by Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 257 kilometres east to Fresno to tick off its top sights. From Forestiere Underground Gardens to Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Sacramento, roughly 129 kilometres northeast of San Francisco. California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Crocker Art Museum are among the biggest draws.