Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fuzhou Airport (FOC): what you need to know
The timezone in Fuzhou is UTC+8, which is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Your SFO to FOC flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Fuzhou Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SFO and FOC:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fuzhou Airport (FOC)
Currently, R 7,324 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Fuzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,530. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to FOC, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Fuzhou Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to FOC.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Fuzhou Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Fuzhou Airport (FOC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Fuzhou Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FOC instead:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Fuzhou Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore Fuzhou and beyond.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your ride from Fuzhou Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up closer to your departure date.
Getting from Fuzhou Airport (FOC) to central Fuzhou
The street address for FOC is Changye Rd.
Fuzhou Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Fuzhou. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Fuzhou Airport (FOC)
November is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fuzhou Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Fuzhou in March.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Fuzhou Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Fuzhou, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to FOC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Fuzhou has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres south-west of Fuzhou, a visit to Shantou will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Beishan Bay, Longhu Beach Tourist Resort and Lveniaowei Mountain.
Puyang is another sought-after destination in China and is around 386 kilometres north of Fuzhou. No journey is complete without visiting Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.
