Travelling from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is 16 hours behind Busan.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your PUS to SFO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gimhae International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PUS and SFO include:
Hong Kong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
R 7,664 is currently the best price for a one-way Gimhae International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 12,170. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PUS to SFO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Gimhae International Airport to San Francisco International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PUS to SFO.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gimhae International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Of all flights departing from Gimhae International Airport, 78.19% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The journey from the centre of Busan to Gimhae International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Gimhae International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near PUS:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late Gimhae International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
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 around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Gimhae International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Gimhae International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from PUS to SFO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are key highlights.