Flying from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is three hours behind White Plains and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your HPN to SFO flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Westchester County Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HPN and SFO:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Handy information about Westchester County Airport (HPN)
HPN is located at 240 Airport Road, Suite 202.
73% of flights leaving from Westchester County Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Westchester County Airport from central White Plains, it'll take about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Westchester County Airport to San Francisco International Airport, check out Sonesta White Plains Downtown. It's a quick drive from HPN.
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel near SFO if you're taking a late Westchester County Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before travelling.
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 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Westchester County Airport to San Francisco International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Westchester County Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HPN to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without experiencing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
