Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guilin Airport (KWL): what you need to know
Guilin's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Guilin 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
To ensure you get on your SFO to KWL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SFO and KWL:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guilin Airport (KWL)
R 8,779 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Airport flight. Return flights start at R 13,732. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from SFO to KWL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to KWL.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guilin Airport (KWL)
If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near KWL:
Getting from Guilin Airport (KWL) to central Guilin
The street address for KWL is 306 Provincial Rd..
Guilin Airport to central Guilin has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Guilin Airport (KWL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Guilin. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Guilin, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to KWL in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guilin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres south-east of Guilin, a visit to Guangzhou will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Around 483 kilometres south-east of Guilin, Shenzhen is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
