Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Basel.
Your BSL to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BSL and SFO include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 6,910. A return ticket is currently R 11,930. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BSL to SFO if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BSL to SFO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Of all flights leaving EuroAirport Swiss, 76.48% land on time at their destination.
EuroAirport Swiss is about 6 kilometres from central Basel. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near BSL. Whether you're catching an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a late EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near SFO:
Go where the road takes you with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through San Francisco and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit San Francisco in February.
Before locking in your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BSL to SFO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without dropping by Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
