Flying from Brasilia Airport (BSB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, making San Francisco five hours behind Brasilia.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BSB to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brasilia Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Panama City Tocumen International Airport is a well-known stop between BSB and SFO.
Handy information about Brasilia Airport (BSB)
82% of flights departing from Brasilia Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from BSB.
Brasilia Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Brasilia. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BSB. Whether you have an early flight from Brasilia Airport to San Francisco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Brasilia Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
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 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brasilia Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Brasilia Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BSB to SFO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If there's time to check out another side of the United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are key reasons to visit.