Travelling from Madurai Airport (IXM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Madurai and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your IXM to SFO flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Madurai Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Many travellers pass through Indira Gandhi International Airport when flying between IXM and SFO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, R 7,469 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Madurai Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 15,688. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from IXM to SFO, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Madurai Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Madurai Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
Of the flights that depart from Madurai Airport, 71.91% touch down on time at their destination.
Madurai Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madurai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near IXM? If you're boarding an early flight from Madurai Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you're on a late Madurai Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through San Francisco and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your trip.
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.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Madurai Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to San Francisco. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Madurai Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from IXM to SFO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like 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. No visit is complete without checking out Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
