Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Geneva is eight hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SFO to GVA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Geneve Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SFO and GVA include:
London Heathrow Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Currently, Rs68,757 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs156,606. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to GVA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Geneve Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SFO to GVA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick 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 Geneve Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 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 typically takes 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Geneve Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Geneve Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and find adventure across Geneva and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Geneve Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Geneva. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
March is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Geneve Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Geneva in November.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Geneve Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Geneva, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to GVA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Geneva, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Journey about 225 kilometres north-east to Zurich to tick off its leading attractions. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
