Travelling from La Paz Airport (LAP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is one hour behind La Paz and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LAP to SFO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from La Paz Airport (LAP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
R 3,397 is currently the best price for a one-way La Paz Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 6,086. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAP to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from La Paz Airport to San Francisco International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LAP to SFO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from La Paz Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about La Paz Airport (LAP)
80% of flights departing from La Paz Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of LAP.
To get to La Paz Airport from central La Paz, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from La Paz Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LAP:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you're catching a late La Paz Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and see more of San Francisco and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from La Paz Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to San Francisco in March.
Lock in your flight from La Paz Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAP to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
