Travelling from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, making San Francisco 16 hours behind Qingdao.
Your TAO to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Handy information about Qingdao Airport (TAO)
TAO is located at No.99 Minhang Road.
Qingdao Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 87% of flights that depart TAO arrive at their destination on time.
Central Qingdao to Qingdao Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Qingdao Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to TAO:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Qingdao Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Follow your own route with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through San Francisco and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Qingdao Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Qingdao Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from TAO to SFO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
