Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is nine hours behind Heraklion.
Leave enough time to catch your HER to SFO flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heraklion Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between HER and SFO:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, ₹ 54,921 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 105,284. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HER to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport to San Francisco International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HER to SFO.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Heraklion Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
80.18% of flights departing from Heraklion Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from HER.
Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near HER. Whether you've booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to San Francisco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SFO if you're taking a late Heraklion Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Heraklion Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
When booking your flight from Heraklion Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HER to SFO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
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