Jet lag is cumulative, and a poor layover in San Francisco shows up sectors later. Aircrew Travel plans San Francisco around the crew, not the other way round.
Timing light and sleep in San Francisco
Getting daylight at the right local time helps shift the body clock after landing at SFO. A dark, cool room does the rest.
Hydration, food and movement
Avoiding heavy late meals and alcohol protects the quality of sleep before the next duty out of SFO.
- Get daylight at the right local time in San Francisco
- Keep the room dark, cool and quiet
- Hydrate and keep late meals light
- Use short, strategic naps rather than one long sleep
Frequently asked questions
How do crews beat jet lag on a San Francisco layover?
Well-timed daylight, hydration, light meals and strategic naps — helped by a quiet hotel close to SFO.
Does hotel choice affect jet lag recovery in San Francisco?
Very much. A short transfer from SFO and a genuinely dark, quiet room give crews more usable recovery time.