Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is 16 hours behind Perth.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PER to SFO flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Perth Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PER and SFO include:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Auckland International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 9,699. A round-trip fare is currently R 16,584. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from PER to SFO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Perth Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Perth Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Perth Airport, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Perth Airport from central Perth, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near PER. Whether you've booked an early flight from Perth Airport to San Francisco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Perth Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at 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 set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before travelling.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Perth Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Perth Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PER 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 more of the United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you've got a jam-packed schedule 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.
