Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport is 11 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SFO to WAW flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
LOT has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Warsaw — and maybe even more of Poland if time allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is LOT.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and WAW include:
London Heathrow Airport
Mumbai Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
R 5,239 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport flight. Return flights start at R 10,921. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to WAW if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near WAW instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Warsaw Chopin Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and explore beyond Warsaw's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Warsaw Chopin Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
September is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Warsaw in March.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Warsaw, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to WAW sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Poland you'll want to see. About 121 kilometres south-west of Warsaw, a visit to Lodz will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Poland, head for Krakow, about 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica are highlights.