Flying from South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Brownsville.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your BRO to SFO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from South Padre Island International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Many travelers pass through Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, AED 895 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way South Padre Island International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 1,786. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BRO to SFO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from South Padre Island International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BRO to SFO.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from South Padre Island International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)
You'll find BRO at 700 South Minnesota Avenue.
South Padre Island International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.16% of flights that depart BRO arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach South Padre Island International Airport from central Brownsville, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from South Padre Island International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to BRO:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a South Padre Island International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
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Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from South Padre Island International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Francisco in February.
Before locking in your flight from South Padre Island International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BRO to SFO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometers away to the south-east, its top attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometers south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favorite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
