Flying from Hangzhou Airport (HGH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Hangzhou and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Your HGH to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HGH and SFO:
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hangzhou Airport (HGH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Hangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 7,298. A return fare right now is R 14,457. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from HGH to SFO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Hangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
You'll find HGH at 14th Rd.
When it comes to Hangzhou Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Hangzhou to Hangzhou Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Hangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to HGH:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're getting in on a late Hangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near SFO:
Travel at your own pace with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and see more of San Francisco and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Hangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Hangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HGH to SFO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are key highlights.
