Traveling from Ithaca Airport (ITH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, which makes San Francisco three hours behind Ithaca.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ITH to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ithaca Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' New York John F. Kennedy Airport is a well-known stop between ITH and SFO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ithaca Airport (ITH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, $161 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ithaca Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $313. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from ITH to SFO, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ithaca Airport to San Francisco International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Ithaca Airport (ITH)
ITH is located at 1 Culligan Dr.
Ithaca Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from ITH arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Ithaca to Ithaca Airport is around 8 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Ithaca Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ITH:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're getting in on a late Ithaca Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Travel at your own pace with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ithaca Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Ithaca Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ITH to SFO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 64 kilometers south-east to San Jose to tick off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometers south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.