Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG): what you need to know
The timezone in Salzburg is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your SFO to SZG flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SFO and SZG include:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)
$916 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport flight. A return flight starts from $923. These fares may change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SFO to SZG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SZG instead:
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Getting from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to central Salzburg
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Salzburg. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport is November, while March is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Salzburg based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Salzburg, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC and 5ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to SZG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna is just one of the many places in Austria waiting to be discovered once you've seen Salzburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Schonbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Vienna State Opera.
Graz is another essential stop in Austria and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Salzburg. No journey is complete without a visit to Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.