{"response": {"Key": "SFO-ID", "orig": {"code": "SFO", "type": "airport", "city": "San Francisco", "fullCity": "San Francisco, California", "airport": "San Francisco Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "ID", "type": "country", "country": "Indonesia"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "Which cities in Indonesia can I fly to from San Francisco?", "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from San Francisco to Indonesia. Most itineraries connect in Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, or Seoul and land in Jakarta or Bali (Denpasar). Jakarta is the main hub for domestic flights across the archipelago, while Bali is the primary leisure gateway. Travelers heading to Java, Sumatra, or eastern islands often connect through Jakarta, while those visiting Lombok or the Gili Islands may prefer Bali."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from San Francisco to Indonesia?", "answer": "From San Francisco to Indonesia, one-stop flights to Jakarta typically take 20 to 24 hours total, while routes to Bali (Denpasar) average 19 to 23 hours. Eastbound and westbound durations are similar, though tailwinds can shorten westbound trips by up to an hour."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Indonesia?", "answer": "No, there are no non-stop flights from San Francisco to Indonesia. Most one-stop itineraries route through major Asian hubs such as Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, or Taipei, with total travel times typically ranging from 19 to 24 hours depending on the connection. You will land at Jakarta or Bali, the main international gateways."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Indonesia?", "answer": "From San Francisco to Indonesia you can fly Singapore Airlines nonstop to Singapore, or Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, China Airlines, Korean Air and others via hubs."}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Indonesia?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Indonesia are September, October, August, and November, with September offering the lowest average fares. Booking about 23 to 26 weeks ahead typically yields the best value, while last-minute tickets run higher. Peak summer and the December holidays are the most expensive times to travel, and midweek departures often help keep costs down.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row."}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book flights from San Francisco to Indonesia?", "answer": "For flights from San Francisco to Indonesia, the sweet spot is booking about 23 to 26 weeks ahead, when average fares drop to around $1,100–$1,140 — much earlier than a typical domestic route, and while summer and holiday peaks reward that early lead time, even shoulder-season trips rarely get cheaper inside 8–10 weeks.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row."}, "q6": {"question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Indonesia?", "answer": "Bali is the top draw for beaches and culture, often reached via a connection in Asia. Jakarta is the main gateway for business and Java exploration. Yogyakarta offers temples like Borobudur. Lombok provides quieter beaches near Bali. Komodo National Park is popular for diving and dragons, accessible by short flights from Bali."}, "q8": {"question": "Which airports in Indonesia are best to fly into from San Francisco?", "answer": "From San Francisco to Indonesia, the best airport is Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta, which handles most long-haul arrivals and offers convenient domestic connections. Bali's Ngurah Rai is ideal for resort stays and has some direct international service, while Surabaya works well if you're heading to East Java or Lombok. Jakarta is the primary hub for onward flights throughout the archipelago."}, "q12": {"question": "When is the best time of year to visit Indonesia?", "answer": "For Indonesia, May to September is the dry season and ideal for Bali and Java, though July and August are peak tourist months. April and October offer a good balance of decent weather, lighter crowds and lower prices."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to San Francisco Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "The fastest option from downtown San Francisco to SFO is BART rapid rail, which connects directly to the airport's International Terminal via AirTrain. Ride‑share services like Lyft and Uber pick up at the Domestic Garage, while taxis are available outside Arrivals. Many hotels offer complimentary shuttle buses, and driving is possible with parking at the airport or nearby lots, though BART is generally the most popular choice for its speed and cost‑effectiveness.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://flysfo.com/passengers/ground-transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation | San Francisco International Airport", "favicon": "https://flysfo.com/themes/custom/blueskies/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-04-08T21:19:40Z"}, {"url": "https://flysfo.com/de/node/10188", "title": "Ground Transportation | San Francisco International Airport", "favicon": "https://flysfo.com/themes/custom/blueskies/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-04-08T21:19:40Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SFO", "title": "San Francisco International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-27T05:13:36Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_International_Airport", "title": "San Francisco International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-18T07:52:09Z"}, {"url": "https://www.flysfo.com/pt-br", "title": "Home Page | San Francisco International Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}]}}}}