Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG): what you need to know
Cagliari is eight hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SFO to CAG flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SFO and CAG include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
381 € is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport flight. Return flights start from 484 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to CAG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from SFO to CAG is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CAG if you're on a late San Francisco International Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Cagliari Elmas Airport rental car and discover Cagliari and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Galdieri Rent are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Cagliari Elmas Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to central Cagliari
Cagliari Elmas Airport to the centre of Cagliari has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Cagliari in February.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cagliari during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to CAG in February. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cagliari. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Italy, head for Naples, about 467 kilometres north-east of Cagliari. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are the start of reasons to visit.