Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nantucket Airport (ACK): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your SFO to ACK flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Nantucket Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SFO and ACK:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nantucket Airport (ACK)
Right now, R 4,120 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Nantucket Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,794. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to ACK, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nantucket Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from SFO to ACK is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nantucket Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nantucket Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Nantucket Airport (ACK)
If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Nantucket Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ACK:
Grab a Nantucket Airport rental car and discover parts of Nantucket that most visitors tend to miss. Check out the deals from Hertz.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Nantucket Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your day of departure.
When to fly to Nantucket Airport (ACK)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nantucket Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Nantucket. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Nantucket is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nantucket Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to ACK in February. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Nantucket, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 338 kilometres west to New York to tick off its top sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, head for Philadelphia, about 451 kilometres west of Nantucket. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.