Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Syracuse Airport (SYR): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your SFO to SYR flight, leave enough 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 standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Syracuse Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and SYR:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Denver International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Syracuse Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Syracuse Airport (SYR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Syracuse Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SYR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Syracuse Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and chase adventure across Syracuse and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Syracuse Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to Syracuse Airport (SYR)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Syracuse Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Syracuse. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Syracuse is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Syracuse Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to SYR in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Syracuse. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 354 kilometres south of Syracuse, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.