Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH): what you need to know
Kaohsiung's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kaohsiung 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 catch your SFO to KHH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and KHH:
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)
Rs117,738 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs214,334. These prices can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to KHH, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SFO to KHH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through 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 find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)
If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near KHH:
Travel at your own speed with a Kaohsiung Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or Holiday and discover more of Kaohsiung and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Kaohsiung Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung Airport to the centre of Kaohsiung has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)
April is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Kaohsiung in March.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kaohsiung Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kaohsiung, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to KHH in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC and 24ºC then.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've visited Kaohsiung, now it's time to discover other corners of Taiwan. Journey about 290 kilometres north-east to Taipei to check off its leading attractions. From Taipei 101 Observatory to Taipei 101 and Shilin Night Market, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 177 kilometres north of Kaohsiung, Taichung is another favourite stop in Taiwan. Experience major highlights starting with Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple.
