Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Varanasi is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your SFO to VNS flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights 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 Varanasi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SFO and VNS include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
Currently, 512 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Varanasi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.246 €. Keep in mind that fares may 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 VNS if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Varanasi Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to VNS.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Varanasi Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Varanasi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Varanasi Airport (VNS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Varanasi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
Getting from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Varanasi Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Varanasi. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Varanasi Airport is July, while November is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Varanasi based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Varanasi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to VNS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Varanasi, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel around 290 kilometres north-west to Kanpur to check off its top sights. From ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple to SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another major destination in India, head for Lucknow, about 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid are highlights.
