Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 14 hours 40 minutes.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, making San Francisco 18 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide.
To ensure you get on your ADL to SFO flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
United offers direct flights from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
United is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Among carriers operating ADL to SFO flights, United is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between ADL and SFO:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
72% of flights departing from Adelaide Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Adelaide to Adelaide Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ADL? If you're boarding an early flight from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you 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 arriving on a late Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Francisco in March.
Book your flight from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ADL to SFO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.