Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Isfahan International Airport (IFN): what you need to know
The timezone in Isfahan is UTC+4:30, which is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SFO to IFN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Isfahan International Airport. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a top stopover on the SFO to IFN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Isfahan International Airport (IFN)
$1,256 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Isfahan International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,733. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to IFN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Isfahan International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Isfahan International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Isfahan International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Getting from Isfahan International Airport (IFN) to central Isfahan
Isfahan International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Isfahan. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Isfahan International Airport (IFN)
January is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Isfahan International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Isfahan in February.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Isfahan International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Isfahan, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to IFN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iran
You've visited Isfahan, now it's time to discover other corners of Iran. Travel around 338 kilometres north to Tehran to check off its leading attractions. From Golestan Palace to National Museum of Iran and Azadi Tower, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 354 kilometres north of Isfahan, Karaj is another essential stop in Iran. Start your sightseeing at Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park.
