Travelling from Colombo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) leaving from here.
San Francisco is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Colombo to SFO, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to San Francisco International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Bandaranaike International Airport and SFO:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Colombo to SFO flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport:
75.71% of flights departing Bandaranaike International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to San Francisco International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
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Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco is around 18 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Rs134,389 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to San Francisco International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs230,724. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Colombo to SFO if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Colombo 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 Colombo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Colombo to SFO flight ticket departing in September if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Francisco to range from 12ºC to 22ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to San Francisco International Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC and 16ºC.
More about San Francisco
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to San Francisco International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Francisco:
Your San Francisco trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that are worth your time include Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
Explore more of the United States
Fresno is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Francisco. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, consider Sacramento, about 129 kilometres north-east of San Francisco. Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum are among its highlights.
