Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SFO to NPL flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to New Plymouth Airport. Many travellers pass through Auckland Airport when flying between SFO and NPL.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
₹ 328,378 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to New Plymouth Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 185,371. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to NPL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to New Plymouth Airport.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to New Plymouth Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that take off 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 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to New Plymouth Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NPL if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to New Plymouth Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a New Plymouth Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ezi, Avis or Budget and discover more of New Plymouth and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from New Plymouth Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to central New Plymouth
New Plymouth Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of New Plymouth. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
April is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to New Plymouth Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to New Plymouth in January.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to New Plymouth Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in New Plymouth, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 22ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to NPL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
New Plymouth is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres north of New Plymouth, a visit to Auckland will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Around 257 kilometres south of New Plymouth, Wellington is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
