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$305+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Europe

SFO — MAD
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Europe

Tue 12/86:30 am -
2 stops26h 00m
Tue 12/159:00 am -
3 stops32h 39m
Deal found 11/7$620
Tue 12/19:35 pm -
3 stops25h 35m
Tue 12/85:10 am -
2 stops25h 43m
Deal found 11/9$624
Sat 12/54:35 pm -
1 stop15h 35m
Sat 12/127:40 am -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 11/5$643
Tue 12/14:45 pm -
1 stop17h 35m
Fri 12/117:05 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 11/9$646
Wed 12/304:45 pm -
2 stops34h 00m
Wed 1/2012:30 pm -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 11/9$647
Thu 12/39:31 pm -
2 stops35h 34m
Mon 12/77:05 pm -
2 stops34h 03m
Deal found 11/6$649
Mon 11/304:35 pm -
1 stop33h 45m
Sun 12/136:00 pm -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 11/8$650
Sun 12/274:45 pm -
1 stop35h 00m
Tue 1/1212:30 pm -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 11/9$652
Fri 12/46:30 am -
2 stops16h 40m
Mon 12/79:00 am -
2 stops23h 50m
Deal found 11/9$654
Wed 12/24:45 pm -
1 stop17h 35m
Thu 12/107:05 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 11/7$656
Fri 12/44:45 pm -
1 stop17h 35m
Thu 12/107:05 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 11/5$659
Wed 12/24:45 pm -
1 stop17h 35m
Wed 12/912:35 pm -
2 stops34h 15m
Deal found 11/5$661

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Europe

Round-trip from

$620
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$305
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,094

Good round-trip deal

$690 or less

Good one-way deal

$336 or less
From San Francisco to Europe
One-way flight from San Francisco to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($234 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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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San FranciscoMadrid

SFO San Francisco - MAD Madrid Barajas

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 1/18

6:40 am-9:35 am

3 stops41h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$338

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO San Francisco - MAD Madrid Barajas

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 12/29

11:59 pm-7:45 am

1 stop22h 46m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$356

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO San Francisco - MAD Madrid Barajas

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sat 3/6

10:55 pm-7:45 am

1 stop23h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$356

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO San Francisco - MAD Madrid Barajas

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sat 5/1

10:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop24h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$356

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO San Francisco - MAD Madrid Barajas

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sat 3/13

10:35 pm-7:45 am

1 stop24h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$356

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO San Francisco - MAD Madrid Barajas

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 12/28

11:20 pm-8:00 am

2 stops23h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$360

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO San Francisco - MAD Madrid Barajas

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sat 3/20

9:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop27h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$368

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO San Francisco - MAD Madrid Barajas

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 12/9

9:58 am-5:10 pm

2 stops22h 12m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$372

San FranciscoLondon

SFO San Francisco - LHR London Heathrow

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sat 4/10

7:30 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$380

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO San Francisco - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Wed 4/14

5:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$382

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Europe (average of $666). Flying from San Francisco to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,224). 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?

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 13% on airfare.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Europe delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Europe have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 155 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Europe flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Europe flights?

Over the last year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Europe?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Europe, you should look to book at least 29 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Europe flight should consider departing on Sunday 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Europe, such as Scandinavian Airlines,United Airlines, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

BOS - CPH

I booked sas lodge - but I was unable to use it in Copenhagen because lodge was beyond check point. But SAS website confirmed access:(

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

BOS - CPH

I booked sas lodge - but I was unable to use it in Copenhagen because lodge was beyond check point. But SAS website confirmed access:(

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

BOS - CPH

I booked sas lodge - but I was unable to use it in Copenhagen because lodge was beyond check point. But SAS website confirmed access:(

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

BOS - CPH

I booked sas lodge - but I was unable to use it in Copenhagen because lodge was beyond check point. But SAS website confirmed access:(

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

BOS - CPH

I booked sas lodge - but I was unable to use it in Copenhagen because lodge was beyond check point. But SAS website confirmed access:(

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

BOS - CPH

I booked sas lodge - but I was unable to use it in Copenhagen because lodge was beyond check point. But SAS website confirmed access:(

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Europe?

    Located just 11.0 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 15h 35m. TAP AIR PORTUGAL provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $662. The distance from San Francisco to Europe is about 5794 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 Brussels Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $32. KLM flights start at $113 while deals on Virgin Atlantic start at $156 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 American Airlines (67%), Qatar Airways (67%) or Alaska Airlines (67%) 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 $709, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $391. The most popular route (San Francisco - London Heathrow), is priced around $554.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Europe (average of $666). Flying from San Francisco to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,224). 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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Alternative routes for San Francisco to Europe

Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Europe

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$369Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LEVELCheapest$370Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$396Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$401Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Aer LingusCheapest$424Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CaraïbesCheapest$450Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
Air CanadaCheapest$481Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$490Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$491Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$495Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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