Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is eight hours behind Bristol.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BRS to SFO flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bristol Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BRS and SFO:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Rs117,765 is currently the best price for a one-way Bristol Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs184,304. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from BRS to SFO, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport to San Francisco International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
80% of flights departing from Bristol Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from BRS.
Bristol Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BRS? If you're boarding an early flight from Bristol Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bristol Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Travel at your own pace with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and chase adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bristol Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to San Francisco in March.
Lock in your flight from Bristol Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRS to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
