Travelling from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
Tenerife has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flying out of Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is seven hours behind Tenerife.
Your flight from Tenerife to SFO 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 flying internationally.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
TFN is around 13 kilometres from central Tenerife. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Tenerife North Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Tenerife North Airport, 75.81% arrive on time at their destination.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
With public transport, you can travel from central Tenerife to TFS in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Tenerife South Airport the day before your Tenerife to SFO flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Tenerife South Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 64.91%.
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a late flight from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport flight.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central San Francisco. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, R 7,375 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,104. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Tenerife to SFO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Affordable Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit San Francisco. August is when most people book flights from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Tenerife to SFO plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Francisco to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about San Francisco
After booking your flight from Tenerife to San Francisco International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Francisco:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in San Francisco when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Golden Gate Bridge followed by Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
Explore more of the United States
Fresno is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Francisco. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of San Francisco, Sacramento is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.
