Flying from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Santa Fe.
To ensure you get on your SAF to SFO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like September? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SAF and SFO include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 5,327. A return plane ticket is currently R 5,643. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SAF to SFO, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Santa Fe Municipal Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SAF arrive on schedule 82.47% of the time.
To reach Santa Fe Municipal Airport from central Santa Fe, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
If you have an early flight from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra z's) at Inn at Santa Fe, SureStay Collection by Best Western. Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort is another convenient option near SAF.
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before travelling.
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 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAF to SFO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are among its highlights.
