Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to General Santos International Airport (GES): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to GES flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to General Santos International Airport. Many passengers pass through Ninoy Aquino International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to General Santos International Airport (GES)
496 € is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to General Santos International Airport flight. Return flights start at 767 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to GES, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to General Santos International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to GES.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to General Santos International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to General Santos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at General Santos International Airport (GES)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to General Santos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GES instead:
Getting from General Santos International Airport (GES) to central General Santos
General Santos International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of General Santos. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to General Santos International Airport (GES)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to General Santos International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to General Santos. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to General Santos International Airport for March if you want to visit General Santos during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to GES sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Philippines
Davao is just one of the many places in Philippines waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of General Santos. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include People's Park, D' Bone Collector Museum and Lon Wa Temple.
Around 338 kilometres west of General Santos, Zamboanga is another essential stop in Philippines. Experience major highlights starting with Fort Pilar, Grande Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga City and Great Santa Cruz Island.
