Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Algiers's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Algiers eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Your SFO to ALG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and ALG:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
R 7,658 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Return flights start from R 11,230. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to ALG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SFO to ALG.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
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 though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALG instead:
Explore without limits with a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and experience more of Algiers and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Houari Boumediene Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Houari Boumediene Airport to the centre of Algiers has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Algiers. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Algiers, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to ALG sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Algeria
You've done Algiers, now it's time to explore other parts of Algeria. Journey about 40 kilometres east to Boumerdas to check off its must-visit sights. From Bouloudrome Beach to Aire de Jeux and Frond mère, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Algeria, consider Oran, roughly 354 kilometres west of Algiers. La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa are the start of reasons to visit.
