Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Shiraz International Airport (SYZ): what you need to know
Shiraz is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+4:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your SFO to SYZ flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to explore a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Shiraz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a sought-after stop between SFO and SYZ.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Shiraz International Airport (SYZ)
RM18,362 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Shiraz International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM5,066. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to SYZ if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shiraz International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SFO to SYZ.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shiraz International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Shiraz International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Shiraz International Airport (SYZ)
Hop off your San Francisco International Airport to Shiraz International Airport flight and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfy option that's not too far from SYZ, check out Persepolis International Hotel Shiraz.
Getting from Shiraz International Airport (SYZ) to central Shiraz
Shiraz International Airport to central Shiraz has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Shiraz International Airport (SYZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shiraz International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Shiraz in February.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Shiraz International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Shiraz, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to SYZ in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Iran
Isfahan is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be explored once you've seen Shiraz. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral.
Kerman is another favourite destination in Iran and is around 434 kilometres east of Shiraz. No trip is complete without dropping by Iranian Park, Haj Mehdi Caravanserai and Bahar Park.
