San Francisco International to Grantley Adams
4192 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 8h 50m with 10 airlines operating direct service from San Francisco International (SFO) to Grantley Adams (BGI). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $306 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $306). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from San Francisco International
San Francisco International is United's main Pacific hub and Alaska Airlines' largest non-Seattle base. Four terminals form a single ring connected by the AirTrain shuttle, with BART running from the dedicated airport station directly to Powell Street downtown in around 30 minutes for $10. Heavy fog from May through August causes chronic morning delays — book mid-day departures during summer where possible. International long-haul to Asia and Europe is the deepest on the West Coast.
Arriving in Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International on Barbados is the Eastern Caribbean's main hub, 13 km east of Bridgetown. Fixed-rate taxis and Mini-Bus Route 11 handle most arriving traffic. Fares from US East Coast cities peak in winter (December–April) and are noticeably cheaper June through November despite hurricane season — Barbados is just outside the main hurricane track. Direct service from JetBlue, AA and BA dominates US-source capacity.
Who flies SFO to BGI?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 8h 50m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 8h 50m | Economy |
| Cathay Pacific | CX | 8h 50m | Economy |
| ANA | NH | 8h 50m | Economy |
| Japan Airlines | JL | 8h 50m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 8h 50m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 8h 50m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 8h 50m | Economy |
| Qantas | QF | 8h 50m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 8h 50m | Economy |
10 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly SFO→BGI
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
San Francisco to Bridgetown FAQs
Direct flights from San Francisco International (SFO) to Grantley Adams (BGI) take approximately 8h 50m for the 4192-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $306. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
10 carriers operate direct service from San Francisco International (SFO) to Grantley Adams (BGI): United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, ANA, Japan Airlines and 5 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free for US passport holders up to 6 months. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Grantley Adams (BGI) is the primary international airport for Bridgetown. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.