Flying from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is 16 hours behind Chongqing.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CKG to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chongqing Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CKG and SFO:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Rs129,168 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chongqing Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs209,802. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CKG to SFO if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Chongqing Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chongqing Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chongqing Airport (CKG)
You'll find CKG at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chongqing Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart CKG arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Chongqing Airport from central Chongqing, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CKG? If you're catching an early flight from Chongqing Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel near SFO if you're catching a late Chongqing Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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 on public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Chongqing Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Francisco. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Chongqing Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CKG to SFO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
