Travelling from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Louisville.
To ensure you catch your SDF to SFO flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Breeze Airways is your gateway to discovering San Francisco (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this carrier.
Breeze Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SDF and SFO include:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 1,963. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 3,475. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SDF to SFO, reserve your trip four months ahead of your departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
SDF is located at 600 Terminal Drive.
Of all flights leaving Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Louisville. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SDF:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're coming in on a late Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SFO:
Explore without limits with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to San Francisco in March.
When reserving your flight from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SDF to SFO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its must-visit sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without experiencing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
