Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Vienna's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Vienna eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SFO to VIE flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Vienna International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and VIE:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
P19,054 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. A return flight starts at P31,841. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to VIE, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vienna International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 77.36% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Consider booking a hotel close to VIE if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Vienna International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve to explore Vienna and beyond.
Booking your ride from Vienna International Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport to central Vienna has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Vienna International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Vienna. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vienna International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to VIE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many places in Austria waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.
Around 153 kilometres west of Vienna, Linz is another favourite stop in Austria. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz.