Traveling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Banjul International Airport (BJL): what you need to know
Banjul's timezone is UTC+0, making Banjul seven hours ahead of San Francisco.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to BJL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Banjul International Airport. Many travelers pass through Barcelona-El Prat Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Banjul International Airport flight is $602. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,349. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to BJL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Banjul International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SFO to BJL.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometers from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Banjul International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Banjul International Airport (BJL)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Banjul International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BJL:
Grab the keys to a Banjul International Airport rental car from top companies like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Banjul and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
Reserving your vehicle from Banjul International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
Banjul International Airport is approximately 26 kilometers from central Banjul. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Banjul International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Banjul. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Banjul International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. November is the warmest month in Banjul, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
March has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to BJL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Gambia
Serekunda is just one of the many places in Gambia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Banjul. Around 11 kilometers away to the west, its top attractions include Baitus Salam Mosque, Kotu Beach and Hypolink Village.
Travel 23 kilometers south from Banjul to reach Brikama, another favorite among visitors to Gambia. Don't leave without experiencing Brikama Craft Market and Kembujeh Forest Park.
