Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Innsbruck Airport (INN): what you need to know
Innsbruck's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Innsbruck eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
To ensure you catch your SFO to INN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Innsbruck Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SFO and INN:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)
At the moment, 188 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Innsbruck Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 471 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to INN if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Innsbruck Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Innsbruck Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Innsbruck Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Innsbruck Airport (INN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to INN if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Innsbruck Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Innsbruck Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Mega Drive, Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Innsbruck's main sights.
Booking your ride from Innsbruck Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to central Innsbruck
Innsbruck Airport to the centre of Innsbruck has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Innsbruck Airport (INN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Innsbruck Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Innsbruck. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in October.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Innsbruck Airport for July if you'd like to go to Innsbruck during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to INN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Austria
You've done Innsbruck, now it's time to explore other parts of Austria. Travel around 386 kilometres east to Vienna to check off its top attractions. From Schonbrunn Palace to St. Stephen's Cathedral and Vienna State Opera, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 306 kilometres east of Innsbruck, Graz is another essential stop in Austria. Experience major highlights starting with Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.
