Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pune Airport (PNQ): what you need to know
Pune is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to PNQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Pune Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and PNQ include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pune Airport (PNQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Pune Airport flight is R 8,126. A return ticket is currently R 16,824. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to PNQ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pune Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from SFO to PNQ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pune Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Pune Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Pune Airport (PNQ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PNQ if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Pune Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel beyond Pune and discover off-the-radar places with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Pune Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Avis.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Pune Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Pune Airport (PNQ) to central Pune
Pune Airport to the centre of Pune has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pune Airport (PNQ)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Pune Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Pune. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Pune Airport for April if you want to visit Pune during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to PNQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Pune is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 121 kilometres north-west of Pune, a trip to Mumbai will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive.
If there's time to check out another corner of India, head for Surat, roughly 322 kilometres north of Pune. Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium, Dutch Gardens and Surat Castle are highlights.
