Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Zadar Airport (ZAD): what you need to know
Zadar is nine hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SFO to ZAD flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Zadar Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SFO and ZAD include:
Barcelona Airport
Munich Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
R 6,001 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Zadar Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 14,432. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to ZAD, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Zadar Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SFO to ZAD by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Zadar 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)
78% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Zadar Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zadar Airport (ZAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Zadar Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZAD instead:
Grab a Zadar Airport rental car and discover Zadar and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Surprice and Carwiz are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Zadar Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
From Zadar Airport, Zadar is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Zadar Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Zadar. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Zadar is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Zadar Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to ZAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be explored once you've seen Zadar. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
Split is another favourite destination in Croatia and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Zadar. No journey is complete without visiting Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
