Travelling from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco three hours behind Asheville.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your AVL to SFO flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Asheville Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the top stopovers between AVL and SFO:
Denver International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Currently, 123 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Asheville Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 248 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from AVL to SFO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Asheville Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from AVL to SFO.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Asheville Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
You'll find AVL at 61 Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Asheville Regional Airport, 75.73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Asheville Regional Airport from central Asheville, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Asheville Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near AVL:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a late Asheville Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Explore without limits with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
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 drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Asheville Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Asheville Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AVL to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading sights. 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 favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
