Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): what you need to know
Bagdogra's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Bagdogra 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SFO to IXB flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between SFO and IXB:
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight is R 12,172. A round-trip fare is currently R 24,582. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to IXB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SFO to IXB.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bagdogra Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Bagdogra Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IXB instead:
Getting from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to central Bagdogra
From Bagdogra Airport, Bagdogra is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bagdogra Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Bagdogra in April.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bagdogra, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to IXB sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bagdogra. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
If you want to check out another corner of India, head for Patna, about 338 kilometres west of Bagdogra. Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar are key highlights.
