Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Cluj-Napoca is nine hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SFO to CLJ flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SFO and CLJ:
Zurich Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
302 € is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. Return flights start at 629 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to CLJ, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SFO to CLJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CLJ:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Pricecarz, Klass Wagen or Surprice and explore beyond Cluj-Napoca's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cluj-Napoca International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Cluj-Napoca. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Cluj-Napoca based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Cluj-Napoca during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to CLJ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Romania
You've seen Cluj-Napoca, now it's time to explore other corners of Romania. Travel about 322 kilometres south-east to Bucharest to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Palace of the Parliament to Old Town and Herastrau Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Iasi is another essential stop in Romania and is around 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca. No trip is complete without seeing Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
