Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Havana's timezone is UTC-4, making Havana three hours ahead of San Francisco.
Leave enough time to catch your SFO to HAV flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and HAV include:
Miami International Airport
Tampa International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Currently, R 4,479 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,043. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to HAV. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to HAV.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near HAV:
Getting from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
Jose Marti International Airport to the centre of Havana has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
August is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Havana in April.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport for July if you want to visit Havana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to HAV in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Cuba you'll want to see. About 499 kilometres east of Havana, a trip to Camaguey will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Cuba, head for Santa Clara, about 257 kilometres east of Havana. Che Guevara Mausoleum, Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado and Parque Leoncio Vidal are the start of reasons to visit.