Travelling from Damascus Airport (DAM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, which makes San Francisco 11 hours behind Damascus.
To ensure you get on your DAM to SFO flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Damascus Airport (DAM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Damascus Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is $1,444. A round-trip ticket is currently $2,345. 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 find cheap tickets from DAM to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Damascus Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DAM to SFO.
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Handy information about Damascus Airport (DAM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Damascus Airport, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Damascus to Damascus Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late Damascus Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
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 most popular month for flights from Damascus Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to San Francisco in March.
Before locking in your flight from Damascus Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 24ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DAM to SFO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
