Travelling from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco 14 hours behind Koh Samui.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your USM to SFO flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
R 8,214 is currently the best price for a one-way Koh Samui Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 28,070. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from USM to SFO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Koh Samui Airport to San Francisco International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from USM to SFO.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Koh Samui Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Koh Samui Airport (USM)
69.38% of flights taking off from Koh Samui Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To find the best way to travel from central Koh Samui to Koh Samui Airport, use navigation tools like Google Maps. The airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Koh Samui Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near USM:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel near SFO if you're taking a late Koh Samui Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and chase adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
Booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Koh Samui Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to San Francisco in February.
Lock in your flight from Koh Samui Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from USM to SFO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its popular sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are highlights.
