Travelling from Idaho Falls Airport (IDA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, which makes San Francisco one hour behind Idaho Falls.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your IDA to SFO flight.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Idaho Falls Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between IDA and SFO include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Idaho Falls Airport (IDA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
$244 is the best price for a one-way Idaho Falls Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at $608. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from IDA to SFO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Idaho Falls Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Idaho Falls Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Idaho Falls Airport (IDA)
You'll find IDA at 2140 North Skyline.
Idaho Falls Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from IDA reach their destination on time.
To get to Idaho Falls Airport from central Idaho Falls, it takes about 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Idaho Falls Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to IDA:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late Idaho Falls Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Begin your adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Idaho Falls Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller 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 Idaho Falls Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IDA to SFO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are highlights.