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$207+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Europe

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPH
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Europe

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/24:45 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop16h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/167:00 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/10$470
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/34:40 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop16h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 3/127:10 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/10$471
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/147:40 pm
SFO
-
BCN
Nonstop11h 45m
LEVEL
Tue 6/22:05 pm
BCN
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 55m
LEVEL
Deal found 2/10$472
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/204:30 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop20h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 9/106:00 am
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/8$473
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:40 pm
SFO
-
BCN
Nonstop11h 45m
Iberia
Wed 4/229:10 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 00m
Iberia
Deal found 2/8$474
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/74:40 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop16h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 3/157:10 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/11$475
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/207:10 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop19h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 3/19:10 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop26h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/11$476
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:40 pm
SFO
-
BCN
Nonstop11h 45m
Iberia
Mon 4/206:15 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop30h 55m
Iberia
Deal found 2/10$477
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/54:40 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop16h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 3/117:10 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/7$478
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/227:25 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop14h 35m
SWISS
Tue 3/39:55 am
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 2/8$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:25 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop14h 35m
SWISS
Wed 3/119:55 am
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 2/10$480
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:25 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop14h 35m
SWISS
Wed 3/46:45 am
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop18h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 2/8$481

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated February 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$470
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$207
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$814

Good round-trip deal

$534 or less

Good one-way deal

$294 or less
From San Francisco to Europe
One-way flight from San Francisco to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($243 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Europe.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Europe.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Europe that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Europe that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Europe

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

6:29 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop33h 46m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/22

1:15 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop35h 05m

$493

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

4:40 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 3/6

7:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$494

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

7:10 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 3/12

12:35 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop16h 47m

$495

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

12:43 am-8:20 am

2 stops22h 37m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/22

6:40 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$500

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

9:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 5/1

4:10 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop12h 10m

$500

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

12:43 am-8:20 am

2 stops22h 37m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 3/4

6:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$500

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

3:40 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 4/24

3:15 pm-1:23 am

1 stop19h 08m

$506

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

1:05 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$507

San FranciscoLisbon

SFO - LIS

SFOLIS

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

8:55 am-5:50 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 4/22

9:50 am-11:37 pm

2 stops21h 47m

$512

San FranciscoLisbon

SFO - LIS

SFOLIS

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

3:05 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 5/10

5:35 am-12:50 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$521

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Europe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Europe from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Europe

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Europe?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Europe (average of $327). Flying from San Francisco to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $628). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to EU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 11, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Europe is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Europe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Europe. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Europe flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Europe. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Europe, such as United Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and Lufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Europe. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Europe?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Europe from San Francisco.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Europe flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Europe?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Europe can take about 16h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $494. The distance from San Francisco to Europe is about 5952 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Europe one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $166. British Airways flights start at $179 while deals on JetBlue start at $185 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Europe?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Europe?

    Consider Air France (40%), Scandinavian Airlines (40%) or Delta (40%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Europe.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Europe?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Europe? While on average our users pay $1,504, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $368. The most popular route (San Francisco - London Heathrow), is priced around $525.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Europe that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Europe flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Europe?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Europe.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Europe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Europe by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Europe?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Europe (average of $327). Flying from San Francisco to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $628). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Europe. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
LEVELCheapest$257Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
WestJetCheapest$324Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$362Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LEVELCheapest$368Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VuelingCheapest$379Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
KLMCheapest$401Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FinnairCheapest$412Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
French BeeCheapest$420Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$424Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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