Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Roatan Airport (RTB): what you need to know
Roatan's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Roatan one hour ahead of San Francisco.
Leave enough time to catch your SFO to RTB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Roatan Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SFO and RTB:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Denver International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Roatan Airport (RTB)
₹ 62,187 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Roatan Airport flight. Return flights start at ₹ 57,810. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to RTB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Roatan Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Roatan Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Roatan Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Roatan Airport (RTB)
If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Roatan Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near RTB:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Roatan Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sersa Rent a Car, Alamo or Avis and discover more of Roatan and beyond.
Increase your likelihood of snagging the best possible rate by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Roatan Airport several weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Roatan Airport (RTB) to central Roatan
From Roatan Airport, Roatan is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Roatan Airport (RTB)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Roatan Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Roatan. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Roatan is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Roatan Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to RTB in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Honduras
Tegucigalpa is just one of the many cities in Honduras waiting to be discovered once you've seen Roatan. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include El picacho, Museum for National Identity and Parque La Leona.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Roatan, San Pedro Sula is another essential stop in Honduras. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Parque Altamira and Campo de Futbol Las Mercedes.
