Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palese Airport (BRI): what you need to know
Bari is eight hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SFO to BRI flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Palese Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SFO and BRI:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palese Airport (BRI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Palese Airport flight is R 4,670. A round-trip fare is currently R 8,243. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SFO to BRI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palese Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SFO to BRI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palese Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palese Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Palese Airport (BRI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Palese Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BRI instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Palese Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Felirent or Noleggiare and find adventure across Bari and beyond.
Booking your ride from Palese Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
Palese Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Bari. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Palese Airport (BRI)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palese Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Bari in January.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palese Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bari, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to BRI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bari. Around 370 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 225 kilometres west of Bari, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
