Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hurghada Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Hurghada is ten hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to HRG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Hurghada Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SFO and HRG:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hurghada Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Hurghada Airport (HRG)
Reserve a hotel close to HRG if you're on a late San Francisco International Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Hurghada Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Hurghada and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Hurghada Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Hurghada Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Hurghada. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
April is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hurghada Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Hurghada in March.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hurghada Airport for August if you'd like to go to Hurghada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to HRG in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Hurghada, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Travel around 402 kilometres north-west to Cairo to tick off its leading attractions. From Gizeh Plateau to TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Egypt, consider Giza, about 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are the start of reasons to visit.
