Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): what you need to know
Xiamen is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your SFO to XMN flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and XMN:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Rs113,843 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs199,628. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SFO to XMN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to XMN.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport arrive at 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 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near XMN:
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Improve your chances of securing a great price by booking early. Reserving your ride from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to central Xiamen
The address for XMN is 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Xiamen. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
April is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Xiamen in April.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Xiamen, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to XMN in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of China
Xiamen is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 467 kilometres south-west of Xiamen, a trip to Shenzhen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
Around 467 kilometres west of Xiamen, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.
