Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL): what you need to know
Montpellier is eight hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your SFO to MPL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SFO and MPL:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
$955 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,793. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SFO to MPL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to MPL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport reach 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 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MPL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Montpellier Mediterranee Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar to explore Montpellier and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to central Montpellier
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to central Montpellier has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Montpellier in April.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Montpellier, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to MPL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Montpellier. Around 129 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another standout destination in France and is around 257 kilometres north of Montpellier. No journey is complete without dropping by Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
