Travelling from Eagle County Airport (EGE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco one hour behind Vail.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EGE to SFO flight. 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.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
United Airlines offers direct flights from Eagle County Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
United Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering EGE to SFO flights, with 77.78% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Eagle County Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between EGE and SFO include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eagle County Airport (EGE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
R 5,705 is the best price for a one-way Eagle County Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 7,335. These prices can change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EGE to SFO, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Eagle County Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from EGE to SFO.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Eagle County Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Eagle County Airport (EGE)
Of the departures from Eagle County Airport, 64.88% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Eagle County Airport from central Vail, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near EGE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Eagle County Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Eagle County Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Eagle County Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Eagle County Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EGE to SFO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another favourite destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
