Travelling from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is ten hours behind Bucharest.
Your OTP to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between OTP and SFO include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 7,308. A round-trip fare right now is R 10,945. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from OTP to SFO, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to San Francisco International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from OTP to SFO.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
78% of flights that take off from Bucharest Otopeni Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near OTP? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bucharest Otopeni Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
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
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to San Francisco in March.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OTP to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its popular sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Fresno is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.