Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Belize City: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 55 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Belize City.
The timezone in Belize City is UTC-6. The city is one hour ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your SFO to Belize City flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Direct San Francisco International Airport to Belize City tickets are available for booking. Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is where you'll be touching down.
Be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines. This airline has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Belize City.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from SFO to Belize City with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:
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Travelling from central San Francisco to SFO takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Belize City? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:
77.36% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Belize City
189 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Belize City flight. Return plane tickets start from 420 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SFO to Belize City.
May is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on San Francisco International Airport to Belize City tickets. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Belize City
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is around 14 kilometres from central Belize City. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Belize City. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BZE instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Alamo and see more of Belize City and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from SFO to Belize City.
Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA)
The centre of Belize City is about 2 kilometres from Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA). Once your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Belize City has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near TZA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your SFO to Belize City flight:
Best time to go to Belize City
Before booking your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Belize City, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Belize City offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get better deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Belize City is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your San Francisco International Airport to Belize City plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to Belize City in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Belize City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Belize City right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Belize City:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Government House, Museum of Belize and The Belize Sign Monument are attractions you won't want to skip in Belize City.
Explore more of Belize
You've visited Belize City, now it's time to discover other corners of Belize. Journey about 161 kilometres south to Punta Gorda to check off its leading sights. From Punta Gorda Central Park of Heroes to Snake Cayes and Garbutt's Fishing Lodge, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Placencia is another sought-after destination in Belize and is around 113 kilometres south of Belize City. No trip is complete without experiencing Laughing Bird Caye National Park, Art'n'Soul GALLERY and Manatee Caye.