Travelling from Bucharest to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) departing from here.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is nine hours behind Bucharest. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Bucharest to SFO. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Bucharest to SFO leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Travelling from central Bucharest to OTP takes around 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to San Francisco International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to San Francisco International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near SFO and fast-forward to bedtime:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Bucharest to San Francisco International Airport flight.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco is roughly 18 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to San Francisco International Airport is Rs106,546. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs183,897. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Bucharest to SFO if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Cheap Bucharest to San Francisco International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bucharest to San Francisco International Airport.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). August is when most people travel to San Francisco. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.
Book a Bucharest to SFO flight ticket departing in September if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Francisco to range from 12ºC to 22ºC.
January has temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to San Francisco International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Francisco
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to San Francisco International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Francisco:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in San Francisco when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Golden Gate Bridge followed by Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres east of San Francisco, a visit to Fresno will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of San Francisco, Sacramento is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.
