Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
Sarajevo's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Sarajevo eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
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 SFO to SJJ flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and SJJ include:
Zurich Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Currently, ر.ق. 1,547 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,042. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to SJJ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from SFO to SJJ is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sarajevo International 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 arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically 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 Sarajevo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJJ instead:
Pick up a Sarajevo International Airport rental car and explore Sarajevo and beyond with your own set of wheels. 387rentacar, Carwiz and Goldcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Sarajevo International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Sarajevo International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Sarajevo. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Sarajevo in April.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sarajevo, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to SJJ in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka is just one of the many cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sarajevo. Around 137 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Ferhadija Mosque, Mladen Stojanovic Park and Banj brdo.
Around 56 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo, Zenica is another essential stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Setaliste babina rijeka, Konjska Česma and Nišani.
