Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Corfu's timezone is UTC+2, making Corfu nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SFO to CFU flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and CFU:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Right now, C$478 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$1,066. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to CFU if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
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 driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near CFU:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, VOLTA or Goldcar and experience more of Corfu and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Corfu. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Corfu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Corfu is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to CFU in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Corfu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres south-east of Corfu, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu, Thessaloniki is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.