Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Basel's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Basel eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SFO to BSL flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and BSL:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
C$446 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. Return flights start from C$745. These prices may change based on availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to BSL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to BSL.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
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 expected timeframe.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BSL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and experience more of Basel and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks in advance.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
From EuroAirport Swiss, Basel is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. August is the busiest month to visit Basel. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Basel is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to BSL in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres east of Basel, a trip to Zurich will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Bern is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 72 kilometres south of Basel. No journey is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
