Travelling from Kochi Airport (COK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, making San Francisco 13 hours 30 minutes behind Kochi.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your COK to SFO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kochi Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between COK and SFO:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Handy information about Kochi Airport (COK)
Of all flights leaving Kochi Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Kochi to Kochi Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Kochi Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to COK:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you have a late Kochi Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance.
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.
It'll take around 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 Kochi Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to San Francisco in March.
Book your flight from Kochi Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from COK to SFO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.