Travelling from Bangor Airport (BGR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is three hours behind Bangor and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BGR to SFO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bangor Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BGR and SFO include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
New York Newark Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangor Airport (BGR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
194 € is currently the best price for a one-way Bangor Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from 322 €. These fares can change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BGR to SFO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bangor Airport to San Francisco International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from BGR to SFO is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bangor Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bangor Airport (BGR)
The address for BGR is 287 Godfry Boulevard.
73% of flights that take off from Bangor Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Bangor Airport from central Bangor, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near BGR? If you're boarding an early flight from Bangor Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bangor Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bangor Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to San Francisco in March.
When booking your flight from Bangor Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BGR to SFO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its leading sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are key reasons to visit.
