Travelling from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco two hours behind Guayaquil.
Your GYE to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between GYE and SFO:
Tocumen International Airport
El Salvador International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, R 4,941 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,937. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GYE to SFO, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Francisco International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from GYE land at their destination as scheduled 89.07% of the time.
To reach Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport from central Guayaquil, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to GYE:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Francisco in February.
Before locking in your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about 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 has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GYE to SFO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
