Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA): what you need to know
The timezone in Bucaramanga is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your SFO to BGA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Palonegro International Airport. Many passengers pass through Tocumen International Airport when flying between SFO and BGA.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight is 182 €. A round-trip fare right now is 438 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to BGA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palonegro International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to BGA.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palonegro International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% touch down on time at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palonegro International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
Book a hotel close to BGA if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Palonegro International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Sixt or Alamo to explore Bucaramanga and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Palonegro International Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to central Bucaramanga
From Palonegro International Airport, Bucaramanga is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palonegro International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Bucaramanga in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palonegro International Airport for February if you want to visit Bucaramanga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to BGA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Bucaramanga, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Travel around 290 kilometres south to Bogota to tick off its popular sights. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another side of Colombia, consider Medellin, roughly 290 kilometres west of Bucaramanga. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are highlights.
