Travelling from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Raipur.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your RPR to SFO flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Swami Vivekananda Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RPR and SFO:
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Swami Vivekananda Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is RM2,533. A return ticket right now is RM3,974. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RPR to SFO if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RPR to SFO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Swami Vivekananda Airport, 72.58% of flights complete their journey on time.
Swami Vivekananda Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Raipur. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to RPR:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel close to SFO if you have a late Swami Vivekananda Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to San Francisco. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Swami Vivekananda 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). Look for cheap tickets from RPR to SFO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another well-known destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without dropping by Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
