Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hakodate Airport (HKD): what you need to know
Hakodate's timezone is UTC+9, making Hakodate 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SFO to HKD flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd love to check out a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Hakodate Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Haneda Airport is a well-known stop between SFO and HKD.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Rs645,078 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Hakodate Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs376,973. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to HKD if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hakodate Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on time.
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 you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hakodate Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Consider staying in a hotel near HKD if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Hakodate Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Hakodate Airport rental car and discover Hakodate and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rakuten, Nissan Rent a Car and Times are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Hakodate Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Hakodate Airport (HKD) to central Hakodate
You'll find HKD at 511 Takamatsucho.
Hakodate Airport to central Hakodate has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Hakodate Airport (HKD)
June is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hakodate Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Hakodate in January.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hakodate Airport for August if you want to explore Hakodate during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 26ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between -5ºC and 2ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to HKD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Japan
Hakodate has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. About 153 kilometres north of Hakodate, a trip to Sapporo will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Sapporo TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Japan, consider Sendai, about 386 kilometres south of Hakodate. Sendai Castle, The Miyagi Museum of Art and Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port are highlights.
