Flying from Bellingham Airport (BLI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Bellingham.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BLI to SFO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bellingham Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between BLI and SFO include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
San Diego International Airport
Handy information about Bellingham Airport (BLI)
BLI's address is 4255 Mitchell Way.
Bellingham Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from BLI arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Bellingham Airport from central Bellingham, 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.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near BLI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bellingham Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a late Bellingham Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SFO:
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 popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your travel date.
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 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bellingham Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to San Francisco in March.
Lock in your flight from Bellingham Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BLI to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its popular sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.