Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mangalore Airport (IXE): what you need to know
The timezone in Mangalore is UTC+5:30, which is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SFO to IXE flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Mangalore Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SFO and IXE include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
At the moment, $1,006 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Mangalore Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $2,110. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to IXE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mangalore Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SFO to IXE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mangalore Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Mangalore Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Mangalore Airport (IXE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Mangalore Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IXE instead:
Getting from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to central Mangalore
Mangalore Airport to central Mangalore has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Mangalore Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Mangalore. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Mangalore Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Mangalore, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to IXE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Mangalore. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you want to check out another major destination in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 306 kilometres south-east of Mangalore. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are key highlights.
