Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bogota Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, making Bogota three hours ahead of San Francisco.
Your SFO to BOG flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Bogota Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SFO and BOG:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
San Salvador Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bogota Airport (BOG)
Currently, Rs60,331 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Bogota Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs153,078. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to BOG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bogota Airport.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bogota Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Bogota Airport (BOG)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Bogota Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near BOG:
Explore without limits with a Bogota Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and chase adventure across Bogota and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bogota Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Bogota Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
Bogota Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Bogota. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Bogota Airport (BOG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bogota Airport. November is the busiest month to head to Bogota. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bogota Airport for September if you want to visit Bogota during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 20ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to BOG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bogota. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.
If you're looking to explore another side of Colombia, head for Medellin, about 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13 are the start of reasons to visit.