Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, which makes San Francisco nine hours behind Bilbao.
Leave enough time to catch your BIO to SFO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between BIO and SFO:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, 335 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 351 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BIO to SFO if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
85% of flights leaving Bilbao Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of BIO.
Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BIO? If you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway 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.
Reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Francisco in March.
When booking your flight from Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BIO to SFO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If there's time to check out another well-known 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 among its highlights.