Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Loreto Airport (LTO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Loreto Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Loreto is one hour ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SFO to LTO flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Alaska Airlines is your gateway to discovering Loreto (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Loreto Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SFO to LTO flights.
If you'd love to visit another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Loreto Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is a popular stop between SFO and LTO.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Loreto Airport (LTO)
Right now, R 3,845 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Loreto Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,377. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to LTO by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Loreto Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to LTO.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Loreto Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Loreto Airport (LTO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Loreto Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LTO instead:
Follow your own route with a Loreto Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Alamo or Europcar and find adventure across Loreto and beyond.
Boost your chances of scoring the best deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Loreto Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good move.
When to fly to Loreto Airport (LTO)
January is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Loreto Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Loreto in September.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Loreto Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Loreto, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to LTO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Loreto has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 338 kilometres north of Loreto, a trip to Hermosillo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Centro Ecologico de Sonora, Museo de Culturas Populares e Inda-genas de Sonora and Alameda Park.
If you want to check out another major destination in Mexico, consider Culiacan, roughly 418 kilometres east of Loreto. Paseo del río Sinaloa Park, Jardin Botanico Culiacan and Reserva Ecologica are key highlights.