Travelling from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
Take your pick of 196 weekly Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest you can take. JetBlue Airways operates the last service of the day at 21:00.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your FLL to SFO flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to San Francisco (and then other parts of United States) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Alaska Airlines.
JetBlue Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers FLL to SFO flights. An impressive 83.21% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between FLL and SFO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is Rs25,139. A return ticket right now is Rs52,788. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from FLL to SFO, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
Of all flights leaving Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 73.74% touch down on time at their destination.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to FLL:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel close to SFO if you're taking a late Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to San Francisco. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FLL to SFO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are key highlights.
