Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD): what you need to know
Luanda's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Luanda eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to LAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport. Charles de Gaulle Airport is a popular stopover on the SFO to LAD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
Currently, C$1,216 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$1,849. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to LAD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to LAD.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAD instead:
Pick up a Quatro de Fevereiro Airport rental car and discover Luanda and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Europcar and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) to central Luanda
Quatro de Fevereiro Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Luanda. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
April is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Luanda in February.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport for March if you want to visit Luanda during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to LAD in July. Temperatures average between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Angola
You've seen Luanda, now it's time to discover more of Angola. Travel about 386 kilometres south to Lobito to tick off its top attractions. From Igreja Restinga to Igreja Universal and Igreja São Jose Da Caponte, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 418 kilometres south of Luanda, Benguela is another essential stop in Angola. Start your sightseeing at Igreja Pentecostal Carisma, Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall and Sé Catedral.
