Flying from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.
San Francisco is three hours behind Cincinnati and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CVG to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into San Francisco (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with Breeze Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Breeze Airways.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between CVG and SFO:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Rs18,037 is the best price for a one-way Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs35,975. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from CVG to SFO, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
77.0% of flights leaving from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Cincinnati to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel near SFO if you're on a late Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of San Francisco and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to San Francisco in February.
Book your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CVG to SFO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another standout destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without dropping by Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
