Travelling from Salvador Airport (SSA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is five hours behind Salvador and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your SSA to SFO flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Salvador Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is a popular stopover on the SSA to SFO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salvador Airport (SSA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
391 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Salvador Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 654 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SSA to SFO if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Salvador Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Salvador Airport (SSA)
Salvador Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from SSA reach their destination on time.
Salvador Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Salvador. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Salvador Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SSA:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're getting in on a late Salvador Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near SFO:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Salvador Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to San Francisco in March.
When reserving your flight from Salvador Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SSA to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
