Flying from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is nine hours behind Gothenburg.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your GOT to SFO flight.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GOT and SFO:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 5,405. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 8,300. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GOT to SFO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
83% of flights leaving Gothenburg Landvetter Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from GOT.
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Gothenburg. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near GOT:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you're taking a late Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Francisco. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GOT to SFO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
