Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is seven hours behind Cork and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Your ORK to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cork Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between ORK and SFO:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cork Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is Rs105,673. A round-trip fare is currently Rs168,127. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from ORK to SFO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Cork Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
70.51% of flights that take off from Cork Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Cork Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Cork. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Cork Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ORK:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're coming in on a late Cork Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near SFO:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore San Francisco and beyond.
Booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cork Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
Before locking in your flight from Cork Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ORK to SFO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its must-visit sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in United States, consider Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are among its highlights.