Travelling from Dalian Airport (DLC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Dalian and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Your DLC to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like May? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dalian Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DLC and SFO include:
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalian Airport (DLC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
$937 is currently the best price for a one-way Dalian Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,509. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from DLC to SFO, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Dalian Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Dalian Airport (DLC)
You'll find DLC at 100 Yingke Road.
Dalian Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from DLC land at their destination as scheduled 89% of the time.
Central Dalian to Dalian Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Dalian Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to DLC:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dalian Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dalian Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to San Francisco in March.
When booking your flight from Dalian 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 has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DLC to SFO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in the United States, consider Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are key reasons to visit.