Flying from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as San Luis Obispo.
Choose from 36 weekly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:45.
To ensure you get on your SBP to SFO flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
United Airlines has direct flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is United Airlines.
With 71.88% of services arriving as planned, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SBP to SFO flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SBP and SFO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 2,202. A round-trip fare is currently R 3,936. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SBP to SFO.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
The address for SBP is 901 Airport Drive.
79.98% of flights leaving from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport from central San Luis Obispo, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SBP? If you're boarding an early flight from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near SFO:
Follow your own route with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your trip.
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.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SBP to SFO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
