Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Bordeaux is eight hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SFO to BOD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and BOD:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Currently, Rs108,115 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs239,260. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to BOD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bordeaux Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 77.36% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bordeaux Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near BOD:
Grab a Bordeaux Airport rental car and discover Bordeaux and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and OK Mobility are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport to the centre of Bordeaux has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
June is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bordeaux Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Bordeaux in January.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bordeaux Airport for August if you'd like to go to Bordeaux during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 31ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to BOD in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of France
You've done Bordeaux, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey around 499 kilometres north-east to Paris to tick off its top sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in France, consider Lyon, about 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are highlights.
