Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Hiroshima is UTC+9, which is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SFO to HIJ flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Hiroshima International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and HIJ:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ)
At the moment, R 7,633 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Hiroshima International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 15,587. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to HIJ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hiroshima International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hiroshima International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ)
Book a hotel close to HIJ if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Hiroshima International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Hiroshima International Airport rental car and explore Hiroshima and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hiroshima International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ) to central Hiroshima
You'll find HIJ at 64-31 Hongocho Zennyuji, Mihara.
From Hiroshima International Airport, Hiroshima is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hiroshima International Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Hiroshima based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hiroshima International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Hiroshima during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to HIJ in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Hiroshima. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 418 kilometres east of Hiroshima, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.
