Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Ljubljana.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LJU to SFO flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LJU and SFO:
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
350 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at 664 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LJU to SFO, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LJU to SFO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80.37% of flights that take off from LJU land on time.
To reach Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport from central Ljubljana, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 55 minutes.
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Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near SFO:
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Booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LJU to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
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