Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
The timezone in Kochi is UTC+5:30, which is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SFO to COK flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Cochin International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SFO and COK include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
Rs120,419 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs235,146. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SFO to COK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cochin International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SFO to COK.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cochin International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 77.36% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cochin International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near COK instead:
Travel beyond Kochi and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Cochin International Airport rental car from companies like Avis or Europcar.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cochin International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
From Cochin International Airport, Kochi is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cochin International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kochi in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cochin International Airport for March if you want to explore Kochi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to COK in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of India
Kochi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. Around 370 kilometres north-east of Kochi, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of India, consider Tirunelveli, about 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi. Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family are key highlights.
