Travelling from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco 12 hours 30 minutes behind Patna.
For a stress-free 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 PAT to SFO flight.
Flying during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Many travellers pass through Indira Gandhi International Airport when flying between PAT and SFO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
RM2,447 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM4,771. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from PAT to SFO, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PAT to SFO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Of all flights departing from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, 77.64% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport from central Patna, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near PAT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a late Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your travel date.
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 reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PAT 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 just waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're looking to explore another side of United States, consider Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are key highlights.
