Travelling from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is 12 hours behind Tbilisi.
To ensure you catch your TBS to SFO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Handy information about Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
76% of flights taking off from Tbilisi Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Tbilisi Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Tbilisi. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Tbilisi Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to TBS:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Tbilisi Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Tbilisi Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Francisco. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Tbilisi Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TBS to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are key reasons to visit.