Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): what you need to know
Kaohsiung's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kaohsiung 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SFO to KHH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SFO and KHH include:
Narita International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Currently, R 7,547 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,664. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to KHH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from SFO to KHH is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KHH instead:
Pick up a Kaohsiung International Airport rental car and discover Kaohsiung and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, Ho Ing and Holiday are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Kaohsiung International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
From Kaohsiung International Airport, Kaohsiung is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Kaohsiung. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kaohsiung, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to KHH in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is just one of the many cities in Taiwan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kaohsiung. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market.
T'ai-chung-shih is another must-experience destination in Taiwan and is around 177 kilometres north of Kaohsiung. No trip is complete without dropping by Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
