Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Eagle County Airport (EGE): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SFO to EGE flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Vail (and then discovering more of United States!) is a cinch with United Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Eagle County Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SFO to EGE flights, with 71.43% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Eagle County Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and EGE:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Eagle County Airport (EGE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Eagle County Airport flight is R 2,100. A return fare right now is R 5,117. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from SFO to EGE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Eagle County Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SFO to EGE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Eagle County Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 77.36% of flights complete their journey on time.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Eagle County Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Eagle County Airport (EGE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Eagle County Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EGE instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Eagle County Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Hertz or Sixt and chase adventure across Vail and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Eagle County Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Eagle County Airport (EGE) to central Vail
From Eagle County Airport, Vail is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Eagle County Airport (EGE)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Eagle County Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Vail. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Vail is July, with temperatures ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Eagle County Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to EGE in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -20ºC (-4ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Vail, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel around 121 kilometres east to Denver to check off its top sights. From Denver Art Museum to Union Station and Denver Botanic Gardens, your itinerary will be busy.
Colorado Springs is another essential stop in United States and is around 161 kilometres south-east of Vail. No journey is complete without a visit to US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) / North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) Headquarters, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
