Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Culiacan International Airport (CUL): what you need to know
San Francisco and Culiacan follow the same timezone, UTC-7.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to CUL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Culiacan International Airport. Los Cabos International Airport is a top stopover on the SFO to CUL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
Rs60,739 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Culiacan International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs117,246. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to CUL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Culiacan International Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Culiacan International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Culiacan International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
Reserve a hotel close to CUL if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Culiacan International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Culiacan International Airport rental car and explore Culiacan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, MEX and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserve your vehicle from Culiacan International Airport several weeks before your trip to lock in the best possible deal. If you're travelling during peak season, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Culiacan International Airport (CUL) to central Culiacan
Culiacan International Airport to the centre of Culiacan has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Culiacan International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Culiacan based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Culiacan International Airport for June if you'd like to go to Culiacan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to CUL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Culiacan is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres north of Culiacan, a visit to Chihuahua will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Catedral de Chihuahua, Copper Canyon 5 day train journey | Mexico (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Casa Chihuahua.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Mexico, consider Torreon, about 402 kilometres east of Culiacan. Museo Arocena, Alameda Zaragoza and Plaza de Armas are the start of reasons to visit.
