Question 1

How can I find cheap flights to San Francisco on eDreams?

Accepted Answer

At eDreams you will find flights from R427 to San Francisco. Thanks to the combination of various technologies, machine learning algorithms and real user searches on our platform, you will be able to choose between the different options that best suit your needs when you have to fly to San Francisco.

Question 2

Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

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Airlines flying direct from South Africa to San Francisco include:

Alaska Airlines, with flights from Los Angeles, Bozeman and from New York City, for example.
Frontier Airlines also operates numerous flights, some of them originating from Salt Lake City, Atlanta and Phoenix.

Airlines with indirect flights to San Francisco include:

British Airways, which flies from Istanbul, Lisbon or Athens.
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines, with flights from Istanbul and Johannesburg, as well as from Cape Town.
Frontier Airlines, with flights from Orlando, Tampa and also Washington.

Question 3

How long before a flight to San Francisco should I be at the airport?

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If you want to be on time for your flight to San Francisco, you should get to the airport at least two to three hours in advance. Check-ins, security controls, customs, and boarding the airplane can take some time. At eDreams, you can find the best deals for flights to San Francisco departing from over 12 cities and choose from a variety of services that will improve your time at the airport and guarantee a much better travel experience, such as priority boarding and additional luggage. For more convenience, when booking your flight to San Francisco with eDreams you can also add insurance or opt for a refundable fare and have a problem-free trip!

Question 4

What is the name of San Francisco’s airport?

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San Francisco is served by 1 airport[s]. San Francisco International Airport operates flights towards both domestic and international destinations within 12 cities, such as Windhoek, Johannesburg and Sao Paulo, the most popular routes.

Question 5

How far is San Francisco’s airport from the city centre?

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San Francisco’s airport San Francisco International Airport is located 18 kms from the city centre.

Question 6

How much is the trip from the airport to San Francisco’s city centre?

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Public transport: The price for the trip is about 49.52 R per person.
Taxi: If you have more budget and prefer to take a taxi from San Francisco International Airport , the average price for the ride to San Francisco centre is around 68.50 R per km.
Car: For more convenience and freedom during your stay, eDreams has the best offers of car rentals in San Francisco. Pick your preferred car type and get from San Francisco International Airport to San Francisco city centre on your own terms.

Question 7

What is the weather like in San Francisco?

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If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to San Francisco is in June, July and September, when the average temperature reaches 26.71 °C, while June, October and September are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 104.44 hours. 
However, if you prefer colder temperatures, make sure you visit San Francisco during January, December or February to experience an average of 7.1 °C. 
For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during April, May and June, when the average precipitation in San Francisco is 6.75 mm, while the months of January, February and March are drier, with an average of 0 mm.

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