Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Hyderabad is UTC+5:30, which is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
Give yourself enough time to make your SFO to HYD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SFO and HYD include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
$656 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,319. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to HYD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to HYD.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Reserve a hotel near HYD if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel farther out of Hyderabad and head to places that many travellers miss with your own wheels. You can grab a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Avis.
Booking your ride from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to central Hyderabad
From Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Hyderabad based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Hyderabad, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 40ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to HYD in December. Average temperatures are between 15ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of India
Nagpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Hyderabad. Around 418 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Ambazari Lake and Garden, Raman Science Centre and Walkers Street Seminary Hills.
Around 483 kilometres north-east of Hyderabad, Nowrangapur is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.