Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Barranquilla Airport (BAQ): what you need to know
Barranquilla is three hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to BAQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Barranquilla Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and BAQ:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Barranquilla Airport (BAQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Barranquilla Airport flight is R 4,531. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 9,487. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SFO to BAQ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Barranquilla Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport make it to their destination on time.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Barranquilla Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Barranquilla Airport (BAQ)
Book a hotel near BAQ if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Barranquilla Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Barranquilla Airport rental car and discover Barranquilla and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Barranquilla Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barranquilla Airport (BAQ) to central Barranquilla
Barranquilla Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Barranquilla. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barranquilla Airport (BAQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Barranquilla Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Barranquilla in March.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Barranquilla Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Barranquilla, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to BAQ in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Barranquilla, now it's time to discover other parts of Colombia. Travel about 97 kilometres south-west to Cartagena to tick off its must-visit sights. From Walls of Cartagena to Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 434 kilometres south-east of Barranquilla, Cucuta is another essential stop in Colombia. Start your sightseeing at Nacional Park, El Malecón Cúcuta and Cristo Rey monument.