Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO): what you need to know
The timezone in Lucknow is UTC+5:30, which is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your SFO to LKO flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and LKO:
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
$458 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,022. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to LKO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
If you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport flight, nothing tops 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 hotels near LKO:
Getting from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to central Lucknow
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is roughly 18 kilometers from central Lucknow. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Lucknow. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Lucknow during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to LKO in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lucknow. Around 418 kilometers away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Kanpur is another standout destination in India and is around 72 kilometers south-west of Lucknow. No trip is complete without seeing Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
