Lowest fare in our latest check
San Francisco (SFO) to Jakarta (CGK): $1,471 round trip in December on Alaska / Korean Air, 2 stops
Sample dates Dec 15 to Dec 22 · checked Oct 27 · fares change daily
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Lowest fare found each day for a 7-night round trip leaving Dec 15, economy, in USD. How we measure
$1,471 is a high price for SFO to Jakarta: higher than 70% of the fares we observed over 11 daily checks between Oct 3 and Oct 27 (checked Oct 27).
30-day range $1,210 to $1,471, median $1,403.
- great
- Great: up to $1,247
- good
- Good: up to $1,271
- typical
- Typical: up to $1,417
- high
- High: above $1,417 (today)
Show the daily figures
| Date checked | Lowest fare |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | $1,430 |
| 2026-10-10 | $1,210 |
| 2026-10-12 | $1,247 |
| 2026-10-13 | $1,245 |
| 2026-10-15 | $1,265 |
| 2026-10-17 | $1,411 |
| 2026-10-18 | $1,417 |
| 2026-10-21 | $1,403 |
| 2026-10-22 | $1,418 |
| 2026-10-24 | $1,271 |
| 2026-10-27 | $1,471 |
- Median fare over the last 7 days was $1,411, against $1,411 the 7 days before: about the same.
- Across 10 day-to-day comparisons the fare changed on 10 (100%), by $29 in a typical move.
Fare by month, SFO to CGK
Of the 6 months we priced (November to April 2027), February 2027 had the lowest observed fare at $874 (checked Oct 24) and December the highest at $1,471, each for a 7-night trip from the 15th.
| Month | Lowest observed | Trip priced | Checked | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | $939Korean Air | Nov 15 to Nov 22 | Oct 24 | Alert me under $790 |
| December | $1,471Alaska / Korean Air | Dec 15 to Dec 22 | Oct 27 | Alert me under $1,250 |
| January 2027 | $945Delta / Korean Air | Jan 15 to Jan 22 | Oct 24 | Alert me under $800 |
| February 2027 | $874Philippine Airlines | Feb 15 to Feb 22 | Oct 24 | Alert me under $740 |
| March 2027 | $1,084Qatar Airways | Mar 15 to Mar 22 | Oct 24 | Alert me under $920 |
| April 2027 | $939Korean Air | Apr 15 to Apr 22 | Oct 24 | Alert me under $790 |
Alert targets are 15% under the observed fare, rounded down to $10. Each month is the same 7-night trip from the 15th.
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From SFO airport to Jakarta
Reaching San Francisco International
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) is your best bet: $10.15 from downtown SF Embarcadero station, 30 minutes direct to SFO International Terminal. Runs every 15-20 minutes until midnight. Caltrain from San Jose/Peninsula adds 45+ minutes but costs $5-8 and requires a bus transfer—skip it. Uber/Lyft from downtown runs $25-40 depending on surge (Friday evenings = expensive), 20-25 minutes off-peak, 45+ minutes during commute hours. Parking at SFO: $38-42/day in economy lots, $52-58/day short-term. Golden Gate Bridge tolls are $9.15 one-way if driving from Marin. Rideshare pickup lot is free for 20 minutes—actually usable unlike most airports.
Getting from CGK into Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) is 20km from downtown but Jakarta traffic makes it feel further. Best options: (1) Airport Express Train — the Railink Bandara service runs from CGK's underground station to Sudirman/BNI City station in central Jakarta for Rp 70,000 (~$4.30) in about 40 minutes; buy tickets at the airport or via the Railink app. This is the only reliable, time-certain option. (2) Grab/Gojek — ride-hailing apps quote fixed prices from CGK; expect Rp 120,000-180,000 ($7.50-$11) to Sudirman/Menteng in good traffic, but add 45-90 minutes in peak hours — budget 2 hours from landing to hotel during rush hour. (3) Silver Bird or Blue Bird taxi from the official taxi queue — metered, honest, roughly Rp 200,000-280,000 ($12-17) to central Jakarta plus toll fees. Never use unmarked taxis that solicit inside the terminal.
Planning San Francisco to Jakarta
Jakarta is Southeast Asia's most underrated megacity — a chaotic, fascinating 33-million-person metropolis that most American travelers blow through on the way to Bali without ever giving it a real chance. That's a mistake. The food scene alone justifies a 3-4 day layover: from hole-in-the-wall nasi goreng stalls in Menteng to extraordinary beef rendang in Padang restaurants and the kind of multi-generational Chinese-Indonesian street food that's been evolving for 400 years. Jakarta has been the trading capital of Southeast Asia since the Dutch East India Company made it their headquarters in the 1600s, and that layered history shows up in everything from the red-brick colonial warehouses of Kota Tua to the gleaming glass towers of the CBD.
Local basics
Best-month weather in Jakarta
June
74–90°F · 7 rain daysBest weather begins: lower humidity, bright sunny days, and evening temps that actually feel comfortable. The city's parks and outdoor spaces come alive — this is when Jakartans are happiest.
July
73–89°F · 5 rain daysPeak dry season, lowest rainfall of the year, and the most comfortable temperatures thanks to slightly drier air. Streets are busy with Indonesian domestic tourists during school holidays.
The destination guide flags January and February and December as the least favorable months.
Two areas to consider
Menteng
mid-rangeJakarta's most livable central neighborhood — tree-lined Dutch colonial streets, old embassies, and the best concentration of traditional Indonesian restaurants and warungs in the city. Thamrin 10 cultural center runs free weekend events here. Stay at Hotel Cikini or Morrissey Hotel Residences for solid mid-range options ($60-90/night) with walking access to the National Museum and Merdeka Square.
Sudirman-Thamrin (SCBD/CBD)
luxuryThe gleaming financial district with Jakarta's best luxury hotels (Four Seasons, Raffles, Ritz-Carlton Mega Kuningan all clustered here), the Pacific Place and Grand Indonesia malls, and the new MRT spine running the length of Sudirman Avenue. Room rates start around $150/night for proper luxury. Not the most 'authentic' experience but maximally convenient, especially if arriving late or leaving early.
Local planning tip
Book your last night's hotel near the Manggarai or Sudirman train stations rather than the airport side of the city — the Airport Express (Railink Bandara) from BNI City/Sudirman station to CGK takes exactly 40 minutes with no traffic variability, costs $4.30, and runs until 11pm. This eliminates the single biggest source of Jakarta stress (road traffic to the airport) and lets you sleep in your actual hotel instead of paying for an overpriced airport hotel. Set an alarm for 2.5 hours before your flight departure, walk to the station, and you're done. Also: download the Gojek app before you arrive and add a credit card — this single app handles motorbike taxis, car rides, food delivery, and even grocery orders, and it's often 30-40% cheaper than Grab for short trips.
Visa and entry notes for US travelers
US passport holders get free visa-free entry to Indonesia for up to 30 days as of 2025-2026, under Indonesia's expanded visa-free program. You do not need to apply in advance — present your US passport at immigration at CGK, show your onward ticket, and you'll receive a 30-day stamp at no charge. If you need more than 30 days, you can purchase a Visa on Arrival (VoA) for $35 USD at the dedicated VoA counters before reaching passport control — this grants 30 days and can be extended once inside Indonesia for another 30 days at an immigration office. There is no visa required for Americans for purely tourist purposes. Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity beyond your entry date and at least one blank visa page.
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