Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is 17 hours behind Gold Coast and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OOL 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.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between OOL and SFO:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, R 8,118 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 14,480. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from OOL to SFO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights that leave from Gold Coast Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to OOL:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel close to SFO if you're taking a late Gold Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore San Francisco and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit San Francisco. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to visit 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 OOL to SFO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Fresno is another well-known destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
