Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Banjul Airport (BJL): what you need to know
Banjul is eight hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SFO to BJL flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Banjul Airport. Many travellers pass through Istanbul Airport when flying between SFO and BJL.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Banjul Airport (BJL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Banjul Airport flight is 536 €. A return ticket right now is 1.102 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to BJL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Banjul Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to BJL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Banjul Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Banjul Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Banjul Airport (BJL)
Consider staying in a hotel near BJL if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Banjul Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Venture beyond Banjul and head to places that many travellers miss with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Banjul Airport rental car from companies like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Banjul Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Banjul Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
From Banjul Airport, Banjul is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Banjul Airport (BJL)
January is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Banjul Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Banjul in May.
The warmest month in Banjul is November, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Banjul Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to BJL in March if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of The Gambia
Serekunda is just one of the many cities in The Gambia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Banjul. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Bijilo Monkey Park, Kotu Beach and Bijilo Forest Park.
