Flying from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is nine hours behind Bucharest.
Give yourself enough time to make your OTP to SFO flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between OTP and SFO:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, R 5,641 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,635. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OTP to SFO if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.27% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport from central Bucharest, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near OTP:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to San Francisco. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International 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 22ºC (72ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OTP to SFO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its popular sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without seeing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.