Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Havana Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Havana's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Havana three hours ahead of San Francisco.
Leave enough time to catch your SFO to HAV flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Havana Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and HAV:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Miami International Airport
Tampa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Havana Airport (HAV)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Havana Airport flight is R 4,194. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 8,773. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to HAV if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Havana Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SFO to HAV by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival 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 Havana Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Havana Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Havana Airport (HAV)
Stay moments from the runway if you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Havana Airport flight. Migaby House is a good option near HAV. Or check in and enjoy some rest at Hostal Doña Amalia Cuba before heading to your final destination.
When to fly to Havana Airport (HAV)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Havana Airport. October is the most popular month to visit Havana. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Havana Airport for July if you want to visit Havana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to HAV sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cuba
Camaguey is just one of the many cities in Cuba waiting to be explored once you've seen Havana. Around 499 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Catedral de Senora de la Candelaria and Iglesia de Santa Ana.
Around 257 kilometres east of Havana, Santa Clara is another favourite stop in Cuba. Experience major highlights starting with Che Guevara Mausoleum, Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park).
