Traveling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL): what you need to know
The timezone in Guilin is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to KWL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and KWL:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
Right now, $766 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,190. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to KWL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
Reserve a hotel close to KWL if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to central Guilin
The street address for KWL is 306 Provincial Rd..
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is approximately 31 kilometers from the center of Guilin. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Guilin. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Guilin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to KWL in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've visited Guilin, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey about 386 kilometers south-east to Guangzhou to tick off its top attractions. From Canton Tower to Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 483 kilometers south-east of Guilin, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.