Flying from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Roanoke.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your ROA to SFO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Roanoke Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ROA and SFO include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Currently, 155 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Roanoke Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 317 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ROA to SFO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Roanoke Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ROA to SFO.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Roanoke Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Roanoke Airport (ROA)
ROA is located at 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
Of the departures from Roanoke Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
Roanoke Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Roanoke. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Roanoke Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ROA:
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 Roanoke Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Roanoke Airport to San Francisco International Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Roanoke Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ROA to SFO in January if you like travelling in 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 visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
