Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Biarritz is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Leave plenty of time to make your SFO to BIQ flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and BIQ:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport flight is R 7,584. A return plane ticket is currently R 13,270. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to BIQ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 77.36% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
Book a hotel near BIQ if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Biarritz Pays Basque Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar and see more of Biarritz and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to central Biarritz
From Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, Biarritz is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Biarritz in February.
The warmest month in Biarritz is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to BIQ sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Biarritz is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres east of Biarritz, a trip to Toulouse will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in France, head for Nantes, about 418 kilometres north of Biarritz. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are among its highlights.
