Flying from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is one hour ahead of Fairbanks.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your FAI to SFO flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Fairbanks International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between FAI and SFO:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, 168 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Fairbanks International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 424 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from FAI to SFO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Fairbanks International Airport to San Francisco International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FAI to SFO.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Fairbanks International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
You'll find FAI at University Ave..
72.63% of flights that depart Fairbanks International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Fairbanks International Airport from central Fairbanks, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near FAI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Fairbanks International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you have a late Fairbanks International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
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 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Fairbanks International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to San Francisco. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Fairbanks International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAI to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Fresno is another essential stop in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without experiencing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.