Travelling from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco seven hours behind Belfast.
Give yourself enough time to make your BHD to SFO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from George Best Belfast City Airport to San Francisco International Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a top stopover on the BHD to SFO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, R 8,087 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,515. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHD to SFO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to San Francisco International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
When it comes to George Best Belfast City Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.3% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Belfast to George Best Belfast City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BHD? If you're catching an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're arriving on a late George Best Belfast City Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHD to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
