Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Chania nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
To ensure you get on your SFO to CHQ flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Chania International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SFO and CHQ include:
Copenhagen Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Right now, R 5,395 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Chania International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,677. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from SFO to CHQ, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chania International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to CHQ.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chania International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Chania International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Chania International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near CHQ:
Travel at your own speed with a Chania International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and discover more of Chania and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chania International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport to the centre of Chania has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Chania International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chania. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Chania International Airport for July if you want to go to Chania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to CHQ in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Chania has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Chania, a trip to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No journey is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
