Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nagasaki Airport (NGS): what you need to know
The timezone in Nagasaki is UTC+9, which is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SFO to NGS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Nagasaki Airport. Tokyo Haneda Airport is a popular stopover on the SFO to NGS route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
Right now, Rs161,064 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Nagasaki Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs267,512. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to NGS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nagasaki Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to NGS.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nagasaki Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Nagasaki Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NGS instead:
Follow your own route with a Nagasaki Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from スカイレンタカー, Budget or バジェットレンタカー and find adventure across Nagasaki and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Nagasaki Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nagasaki Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Nagasaki. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nagasaki Airport for August if you'd like to visit Nagasaki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to NGS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Kumamoto is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Nagasaki. Around 80 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen.
