Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN): what you need to know
The timezone in Rovaniemi is UTC+2, which is ten hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SFO to RVN flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Rovaniemi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and RVN include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rovaniemi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Rovaniemi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RVN instead:
Explore without limits with a Rovaniemi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or Finn-Rent and experience more of Rovaniemi and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Rovaniemi Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to central Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi Airport to the centre of Rovaniemi has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rovaniemi Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Rovaniemi. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in July.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rovaniemi Airport for July if you'd like to visit Rovaniemi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to RVN in January. Average temperatures are between -20ºC (-4ºF) and -4ºC (25ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Rovaniemi, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Travel about 161 kilometres south to Oulu to tick off its leading attractions. From Oulu Cathedral to Nallikari Beach and Oulujoki, your itinerary will be busy.
Kuopio is another sought-after destination in Finland and is around 418 kilometres south of Rovaniemi. No journey is complete without a visit to Puijo Nature Trails, Jatkankamppa Smoke Sauna and Puijo.
