Travelling from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Chiang Mai and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CNX to SFO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chiang Mai Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CNX and SFO:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chiang Mai Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is $830. A return plane ticket is currently $1,421. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CNX to SFO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Chiang Mai Airport to San Francisco International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CNX to SFO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chiang Mai Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
Of all flights departing from Chiang Mai Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
To get to Chiang Mai Airport from central Chiang Mai, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CNX? If you've booked an early flight from Chiang Mai Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're getting in on a late Chiang Mai Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving 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 to central San Francisco has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Chiang Mai Airport to San Francisco International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Chiang Mai Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CNX to SFO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.