Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK): what you need to know
Fukuoka's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Fukuoka 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SFO to FUK flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Fukuoka Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SFO and FUK:
Narita International Airport
Haneda Airport
Kansai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
$730 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Fukuoka Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,264. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to FUK if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Fukuoka Airport.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Fukuoka Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Fukuoka Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FUK:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Fukuoka Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from JDM Rent a car, Suzuki Rental Car or HM Rent-a-Car and explore beyond Fukuoka's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Fukuoka Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to central Fukuoka
You'll find FUK at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
From Fukuoka Airport, Fukuoka is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Fukuoka Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Fukuoka based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Fukuoka Airport for August if you'd like to visit Fukuoka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to FUK in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Fukuoka. Around 483 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
Kobe is another standout destination in Japan and is around 451 kilometres east of Fukuoka. No trip is complete without visiting Kobe Seabus Fantasy, Keikoin and Kagawa Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Federation Osaka Branch Sales Division.