Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Georgetown: what you need to know
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Georgetown is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from SFO to Georgetown. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a popular month like August, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like summer, Christmas and New Year.
We make it simple to plan a flight from SFO to Georgetown with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You don't need a visa for Guyana if you hold a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before reserving your flight tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Georgetown, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
Travelling from central San Francisco to SFO takes around 47 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Georgetown? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Georgetown
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Georgetown is C$371. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$814. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to Georgetown, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Georgetown across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from SFO to Georgetown. You don't need to check every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Georgetown, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Georgetown
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO)
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) is around 40 kilometres from central Georgetown. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 56 minutes.
Once your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Georgetown has landed, relax at a hotel close by. Ms. Holder's Comfort Villa is a great option just a short drive from GEO.
Ogle Airport (OGL)
The centre of Georgetown is about 11 kilometres from Ogle Airport (OGL). As soon as your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Georgetown has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 19 minutes.
After your flight from SFO to Georgetown, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to OGL. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Georgetown
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Georgetown while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Georgetown, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
The warmest month in Georgetown is September, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Georgetown in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap flights from SFO to Georgetown sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Georgetown
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Georgetown right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Georgetown:
St. George's Cathedral and Guyana National Museum are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Georgetown to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Promenade Gardens.
Complete your Georgetown trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Georgetown and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect set of wheels once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Georgetown.