Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ): what you need to know
Visakhapatnam is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SFO to VTZ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and VTZ:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
₹ 41,783 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 83,447. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to VTZ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 77.36% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VTZ if you're on a late San Francisco International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to central Visakhapatnam
Vishakhapatnam Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Visakhapatnam. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
August is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Visakhapatnam in April.
The warmest month in Visakhapatnam is May, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to VTZ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Visakhapatnam, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey around 193 kilometres north to Nowrangapur to check off its top sights. From Hospital Church to Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in India, consider Vijayawada, roughly 306 kilometres south-west of Visakhapatnam. Kanaka Durga Temple, Prakasam Barrage and Victoria Museum are highlights.
