Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Krabi Airport (KBV): what you need to know
Krabi is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to KBV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Krabi Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the SFO to KBV route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Krabi Airport (KBV)
380 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Krabi Airport flight. A return flight starts at 860 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to KBV, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Krabi Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport land 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 taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Krabi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Krabi Airport (KBV)
If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Krabi Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near KBV:
Grab a Krabi Airport rental car and discover Krabi and beyond with your own wheels. Drive Car Rental, Hertz and Thai Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Krabi Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Krabi Airport (KBV) to central Krabi
From Krabi Airport, Krabi is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Krabi Airport (KBV)
Have a think about your trip dates before securing your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Krabi Airport. Krabi in high season has a lively atmosphere, but hotel rates are usually higher and attractions can be crowded. Go in the off-season if you prefer a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Krabi Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Krabi, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to KBV sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
You've checked off Krabi, now it's time to explore more of what Thailand has to offer. Around 129 kilometres north, Surat Thani is a must-visit city featuring leading sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park.
Eager to see Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park? Then make your way to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Another favourite stop in Thailand, it's around 121 kilometres east of Krabi.