Flying from Alicante Airport (ALC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is nine hours behind Alicante.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ALC to SFO flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Alicante Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ALC and SFO include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Alicante Airport, data shows 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Alicante Airport from central Alicante, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ALC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Alicante Airport to San Francisco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're getting in on a late Alicante Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SFO:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante Airport to San Francisco International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Alicante Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in the United States, consider Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are among its highlights.