Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
The timezone in Marseille is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SFO to MRS flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SFO and MRS include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight is Rs70,669. A return plane ticket right now is Rs168,138. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to MRS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to MRS is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
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 stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
If you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near MRS:
Pick up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Marseille Provence Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Marseille. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Marseille in April.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to MRS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in France, consider Toulouse, roughly 322 kilometres west of Marseille. Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf are the start of reasons to visit.
