Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Katowice Airport (KTW): what you need to know
The timezone in Katowice is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
Your SFO to KTW flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Katowice Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and KTW:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Katowice Airport (KTW)
Currently, R 5,842 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Katowice Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 14,057. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to KTW. 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 Katowice Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to KTW is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Katowice Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Katowice Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Katowice Airport (KTW)
Book a hotel near KTW if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Katowice Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Katowice Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Flex To Go, Wheego or kaizen rent and experience more of Katowice and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Katowice Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Katowice Airport (KTW) to central Katowice
Katowice Airport to central Katowice has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Katowice Airport (KTW)
September is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Katowice Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Katowice in March.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Katowice Airport for August if you want to go to Katowice during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to KTW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Poland
You've seen Katowice, now it's time to explore other corners of Poland. Journey about 257 kilometres north-east to Warsaw to tick off its must-visit sights. From The Royal Castle in Warsaw to Warsaw Uprising Monument and Museum of Modern Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 177 kilometres north of Katowice, Lodz is another favourite stop in Poland. Start your sightseeing at Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
