Travelling from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco six hours behind Ponta Delgada.
Leave plenty of time to make your PDL to SFO flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Joao Paulo II Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between PDL and SFO include:
Pearson International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Currently, 393 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Joao Paulo II Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 723 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from PDL to SFO, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to San Francisco International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PDL to SFO.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
When it comes to Joao Paulo II Airport's on-time performance, 68.76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Joao Paulo II Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PDL? If you're boarding an early flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Joao Paulo II Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
When booking your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PDL to SFO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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