Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is eight hours behind Bilbao and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your BIO to SFO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BIO and SFO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is Rs86,297. A return plane ticket is currently Rs130,886. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BIO to SFO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
82.76% of flights leaving Bilbao Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from BIO.
Bilbao Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BIO? If you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're getting in on a late Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through San Francisco and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Bilbao Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BIO to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are the start of reasons to visit.
