Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is nine hours behind Bordeaux and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BOD to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BOD and SFO:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, 331 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 590 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BOD to SFO, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Bordeaux Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
83% of flights departing from Bordeaux Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from BOD.
Bordeaux Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Bordeaux. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BOD:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're coming in on a late Bordeaux Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near SFO:
Explore without limits with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and see more of San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Francisco in March.
Lock in your flight from Bordeaux Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BOD to SFO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.