Travelling from Split Airport (SPU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Split.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SPU to SFO flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Split Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SPU and SFO:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Split Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is Rs116,968. A return ticket is currently Rs193,964. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SPU to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Split Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from SPU to SFO is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Split Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
Of all flights departing from Split Airport, 77.36% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Split Airport from central Split, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Split Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SPU:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you're catching a late Split Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Split Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Split Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SPU to SFO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another essential stop in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without dropping by Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
