Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hefei Airport (HFE): what you need to know
Hefei is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SFO to HFE flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Hefei Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SFO and HFE include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hefei Airport (HFE)
At the moment, R 7,450 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Hefei Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 14,506. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to HFE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hefei Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SFO to HFE by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hefei Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hefei Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Hefei Airport (HFE)
Book a hotel near HFE if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Hefei Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Hefei Airport (HFE) to central Hefei
You'll find HFE at Xinqiao Ave..
Hefei Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Hefei. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Hefei Airport (HFE)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hefei Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Hefei based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Hefei is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hefei Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to HFE around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Hefei. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hefei, Wuhan is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower.
