Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newcastle International Airport (NCL): what you need to know
The timezone in Newcastle is UTC+0, which is seven hours ahead of San Francisco.
Your SFO to NCL flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Newcastle International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and NCL include:
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Newcastle International Airport flight is R 4,838. A return ticket is currently R 11,677. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to NCL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Newcastle International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SFO to NCL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Newcastle International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Newcastle International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Reserve a hotel near NCL if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Newcastle International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Newcastle International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or Europcar and venture far and wide through Newcastle and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Newcastle International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to central Newcastle
Newcastle International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Newcastle. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
June is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Newcastle International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Newcastle in January.
The warmest month in Newcastle is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Newcastle International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to NCL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Newcastle has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometres south of Newcastle, a trip to London will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If you want to check out another corner of United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 274 kilometres south of Newcastle. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are key reasons to visit.