Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is eight hours behind Alicante and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ALC to SFO flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between ALC and SFO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is RM1,880. A round-trip ticket is currently RM2,138. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from ALC to SFO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ALC to SFO.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
73.22% of flights that take off from Alicante-Elche Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Alicante to Alicante-Elche Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ALC? If you're boarding an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance.
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ALC to SFO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are key reasons to visit.