Money hackUse free walking tours
Tip-based walking tours run in most big cities and are a great first-day introduction with a local guide.
✈️ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Bali
Compare San Francisco – Bali fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 13,438 km and takes around 16 h 50 min nonstop (most flights stop once).
📏 Distance13,438 km (8,350 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 16 h 50 min nonstop – most trips need one stop
🕒 Time differenceBali is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco
🛫 AirportsSFO → DPS
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $604
📅 Cheapest months to fly San Francisco → Bali
- $604Nov 26
- $909Feb 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Indonesia
Best: May–September: the dry season across most islands, with sunny days ideal for beaches, diving and volcano hikes.
Shoulder season: April and October: green landscapes, fewer crowds and mostly good weather.
Weather by month in Denpasar (Bali)
- 31°Jan🌧
- 31°Feb🌧
- 31°Mar🌧
- 32°Apr⛅
- 31°May⛅
- 30°Jun☀️
- 29°Jul☀️
- 30°Aug☀️
- 30°Sep☀️
- 31°Oct⛅
- 32°Nov🌧
- 31°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Watch sunrise at Borobudur – See mist lift from the jungle and volcanoes around the world's largest Buddhist temple.
- Meet Komodo dragons – Walk with a ranger on Komodo or Rinca to see the world's largest lizards in the wild.
- Wander Ubud's rice terraces – Stroll through emerald terraces, temples and craft villages in Bali's cultural heart.
- Dive Raja Ampat – Explore some of the most biodiverse coral reefs on the planet in remote West Papua.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackCheck nearby airports
Flying into a secondary airport an hour away can cut the fare by a third; add the bus or train cost before you book.
Flights hackBook the long-haul as a stopover
Many airlines let you stop in their hub city for a few days at no extra fare – two trips for the price of one.
San Francisco to Bali flights: questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Bali?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Bali takes about 16 h 50 min for the 13,438 km (8,350 miles) trip. Few airlines fly this distance nonstop, so most itineraries include one stop and take several hours longer.
How far is Bali from San Francisco?
Bali is about 13,438 km (8,350 miles) from San Francisco as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Bali?
Right now Bali is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Bali?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $604. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Bali?
From San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). In Bali: Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai Intl (DPS).
Do I need a visa for Indonesia?
It depends on your passport – see our Indonesia visa & entry guide.
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