Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, which makes San Francisco ten hours behind Riga.
Give yourself enough time to catch your RIX to SFO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RIX and SFO include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
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Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
79% of flights taking off from Riga International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Riga International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Riga. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near RIX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Riga International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider staying in a hotel near SFO if you're taking a late Riga International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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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.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Riga International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RIX to SFO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its leading sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Fresno is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without experiencing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
