Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jackson Hole Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Choose from seven weekly San Francisco International Airport to Jackson Hole Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SFO to JAC flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring Jackson (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jackson Hole Airport offered by this carrier.
Alaska Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SFO to JAC flights. An impressive 80.0% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Jackson Hole Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SFO and JAC:
Salt Lake City International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
Right now, R 2,024 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Jackson Hole Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,703. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to JAC.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jackson Hole Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SFO to JAC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jackson Hole Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jackson Hole Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
Few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've just come in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Jackson Hole Airport flight. Glacier and Serenity in the Valley are great options near JAC.
Hit the road running by picking up a Jackson Hole Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Avis or Enterprise and explore beyond Jackson's main sights.
Booking your ride from Jackson Hole Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) to central Jackson
From Jackson Hole Airport, Jackson is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 3 hours to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jackson Hole Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Jackson in November.
The warmest month in Jackson is July, with temperatures ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jackson Hole Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to JAC in December. Average temperatures are between -18ºC (0ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Jackson, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 322 kilometres south to Salt Lake City to check off its top sights. From Temple Square to Utah State Capitol and Red Butte Garden, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of United States, consider Boise, roughly 434 kilometres west of Jackson. Idaho State Capitol Building, Old Idaho Penitentiary and Zoo Boise are key highlights.
