Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco eight hours behind Bordeaux.
To ensure you catch your BOD to SFO flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bordeaux Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BOD and SFO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dublin Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is 355 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 496 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BOD to SFO, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Bordeaux Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Of the departures from Bordeaux Airport, 77.44% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BOD? If you're catching an early flight from Bordeaux 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 long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bordeaux Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
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 popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Bordeaux Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Bordeaux Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BOD to SFO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
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