Flying from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is two hours behind Montego Bay and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MBJ to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time such as February? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sangster International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MBJ and SFO:
Orlando International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, R 4,376 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sangster International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,072. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MBJ to SFO, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Sangster International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Handy information about Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
74.59% of flights that take off from Sangster International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Sangster International Airport from central Montego Bay, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Sangster International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to MBJ:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late Sangster International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SFO:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Sangster International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to San Francisco. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Sangster International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MBJ to SFO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another corner of United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are key highlights.
