Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA): what you need to know
Leeds's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Leeds seven hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SFO to LBA flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SFO and LBA include:
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
R 3,651 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 10,594. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from SFO to LBA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SFO to LBA.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LBA instead:
Pick up a Leeds Bradford International Airport rental car and discover Leeds and beyond with your own wheels. Drivalia, Alamo and Enterprise are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Leeds Bradford International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to central Leeds
Leeds Bradford International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Leeds. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Leeds based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Leeds is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to LBA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Leeds is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south of Leeds, a trip to London will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 145 kilometres south of Leeds. No trip is complete without a visit to Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
