Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, making Bogota two hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SFO to BOG flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SFO and BOG:
El Salvador International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
R 3,232 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 7,186. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to BOG, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to El Dorado International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SFO to BOG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to El Dorado International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to El Dorado International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near BOG:
Grab an El Dorado International Airport rental car and discover Bogota and beyond with your own wheels. Renta Facil, Localiza and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from El Dorado International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Bogota. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Bogota. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to El Dorado International Airport for September if you'd like to explore Bogota during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to BOG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Bogota, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Travel around 306 kilometres south-west to Cali to check off its leading attractions. From Cristo Rey to Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. No journey is complete without a visit to Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.