Travelling from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is three hours behind Norfolk and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ORF to SFO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Norfolk International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between ORF and SFO include:
Denver International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Norfolk International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is 121 €. A round-trip fare right now is 220 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from ORF to SFO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Francisco International Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ORF to SFO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
The address for ORF is 2200 Norview Ave..
Of all flights departing from Norfolk International Airport, 79.56% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Norfolk International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Norfolk. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Norfolk International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near ORF:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Norfolk International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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.
Getting there on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORF to SFO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are key highlights.
