Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Abidjan Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Abidjan is UTC+0, which is eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Leave plenty of time to make your SFO to ABJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Abidjan Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and ABJ:
Istanbul Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
Rs177,535 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Abidjan Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs423,035. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from SFO to ABJ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Abidjan Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SFO to ABJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Abidjan Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Abidjan Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ABJ if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Abidjan Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Abidjan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Green Motion to explore Abidjan and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Abidjan Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Abidjan Airport (ABJ) to central Abidjan
From Abidjan Airport, Abidjan is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
December is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Abidjan Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Abidjan in March.
The warmest month in Abidjan is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Abidjan Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to ABJ in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
Abidjan has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Ivory Coast you should also see. Around 290 kilometres north-west of Abidjan, a visit to Bouake will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Great Mosque in Dar Es Salaam, Teinturiers de Dar Es Salam Bouaké and Water Tower of Dar Es Salaam.
Around 483 kilometres north of Abidjan, Korhogo is another essential stop in Ivory Coast. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lieu de fabrication du balafon, Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Korhogo and Centre d'action culturelle de korhogo.
