Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is seven hours behind Southampton.
Your SOU to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Southampton Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Many passengers pass through Dublin Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Southampton Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is Rs133,332. A return ticket is currently Rs240,512. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SOU to SFO, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Southampton Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Southampton Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
When it comes to Southampton Airport's on-time performance, data shows 55.7% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Southampton to Southampton Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SOU? If you're boarding an early flight from Southampton Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Southampton Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Southampton Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 22ºC. Book your flights from Southampton Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SOU to SFO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
