Flying from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Bellingham.
To ensure you get on your BLI to SFO flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bellingham International 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 BLI and SFO:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
San Diego International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
106 € is the best price for a one-way Bellingham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 205 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BLI to SFO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Bellingham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
BLI's address is 4255 Mitchell Way.
84.1% of flights departing from Bellingham International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of BLI.
Bellingham International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Bellingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bellingham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BLI:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel close to SFO if you have a late Bellingham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride 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 about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bellingham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Bellingham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BLI to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another well-known destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.