Travelling from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is four hours behind Brasilia and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Your BSB to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Brasilia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Tocumen International Airport is a top stopover on the BSB to SFO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brasilia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is P21,354. A round-trip ticket right now is P40,085. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BSB to SFO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Brasilia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Brasilia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
Brasilia International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 83.96% of flights that take off from BSB reach their destination without delay.
Central Brasilia to Brasilia International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to BSB? If you're catching an early flight from Brasilia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brasilia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through San Francisco and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Brasilia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Brasilia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BSB to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.