Travelling from Palma - Majorca Airport (PMI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, which makes San Francisco nine hours behind Palma.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PMI to SFO flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Palma - Majorca Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PMI and SFO:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Handy information about Palma - Majorca Airport (PMI)
Of the departures from Palma - Majorca Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Palma to Palma - Majorca Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near PMI? If you've booked an early flight from Palma - Majorca Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Palma - Majorca Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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 possible rate by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your departure date.
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.
Getting there by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Palma - Majorca Airport to San Francisco International Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Palma - Majorca 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).
Look for cheap tickets from PMI to SFO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its popular sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.