Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guwahati Airport (GAU): what you need to know
Guwahati's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Guwahati 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to GAU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Guwahati Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SFO and GAU include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guwahati Airport (GAU)
Right now, Rs176,338 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Guwahati Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs341,469. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from SFO to GAU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guwahati Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SFO to GAU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Guwahati Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guwahati Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Guwahati Airport (GAU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Guwahati Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GAU instead:
Getting from Guwahati Airport (GAU) to central Guwahati
Guwahati Airport to the centre of Guwahati has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Guwahati Airport (GAU)
November is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Guwahati Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Guwahati in March.
The warmest month in Guwahati is April, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Guwahati Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to GAU in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of India
Siliguri is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Guwahati. Around 338 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Tea Bagan, Shri Krishna Pranami Temple and Mahamaya Kali Bari.
