Flying from Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is one hour behind Idaho Falls and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IDA to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between IDA and SFO:
John Wayne Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, R 2,137 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Idaho Falls Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,092. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IDA to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)
You'll find IDA at 2140 North Skyline.
Idaho Falls Regional Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.03% of flights that take off from IDA land on time.
Central Idaho Falls to Idaho Falls Regional Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near IDA? If you're catching an early flight from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SFO if you're taking a late Idaho Falls Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around 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 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IDA to SFO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are highlights.
