Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SFO and UBN are:
Incheon International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Mongolia. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before booking your cheap ticket from SFO to UBN, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport is Rs160,325. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs273,101. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap flights from SFO to UBN, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flights from SFO to UBN. There's no need to check every day to see if fares have fallen. We'll let you know when there's a change in price.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 47 minutes.
Want an easy way to start to your holiday? Stay near SFO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Hop off your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfortable option that's not too far from UBN, make your way to Mandala Bliss Mongolia.
Getting from Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to central Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Ulaanbaatar. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 1 hour and 1 minute.
When to fly to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Ulaanbaatar based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ulaanbaatar, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 22ºC.
Search for cheap flights from SFO to UBN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -30ºC and -13ºC on average.
More about Ulaanbaatar
After locking in your flights from SFO to UBN, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Ulaanbaatar. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Gandantegchinlen Monastery, Genghis Khan Square and National History Museum are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Ulaanbaatar itinerary.
Complete your Ulaanbaatar trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Ulaanbaatar International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Ulaanbaatar.
