Flying from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Algiers.
To ensure you get on your ALG to SFO flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Houari Boumediene Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ALG and SFO:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, RM1,642 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Houari Boumediene Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM3,142. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ALG to SFO if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
To reach Houari Boumediene Airport from central Algiers, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near ALG. Whether you have an early flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a late Houari Boumediene Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to San Francisco in February.
Lock in your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ALG to SFO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another great destination in United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are among its highlights.