Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Patna Airport (PAT): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SFO to PAT flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Patna Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SFO and PAT include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Patna Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Patna Airport (PAT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Patna Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PAT instead:
Getting from Patna Airport (PAT) to central Patna
From Patna Airport, Patna is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Patna Airport (PAT)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Patna Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Patna. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Patna Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Patna, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 42ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to PAT in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Patna. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Trip to Sundarbans.
Kanpur is another well-known destination in India and is around 499 kilometres west of Patna. No trip is complete without a visit to ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.
