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$478+ Cheap flights from Europe to San Francisco (SFO)

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

Thu 11/199:10 am -
Nonstop13h 00m
Tue 11/243:05 pm -
Nonstop12h 10m
Deal found 11/9$513
Wed 11/188:20 am -
1 stop19h 25m
Thu 11/265:25 pm -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 11/9$526
Sun 12/67:05 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Sat 1/164:45 pm -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 11/8$526
Sun 12/67:05 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Fri 1/154:45 pm -
1 stop32h 40m
Deal found 11/8$529
Mon 11/236:40 am -
1 stop16h 10m
Sun 11/294:45 pm -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 11/6$532
Fri 11/2012:15 pm -
1 stop15h 30m
Thu 11/265:25 pm -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 11/9$534
Thu 11/1911:20 am -
1 stop16h 25m
Wed 11/255:25 pm -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 11/9$535
Thu 11/1912:05 pm -
1 stop15h 40m
Fri 11/275:25 pm -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 11/9$538
Sat 11/212:45 pm -
1 stop13h 58m
Wed 12/212:39 pm -
1 stop15h 41m
Deal found 11/5$545
Thu 11/192:45 pm -
1 stop16h 00m
Thu 12/312:39 pm -
1 stop15h 41m
Deal found 11/5$547
Sat 11/217:05 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Thu 12/104:45 pm -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 11/5$548
Sun 12/67:05 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Thu 12/104:45 pm -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 11/6$550

Find flight deals from Europe to San Francisco

Round-trip from

$513

One-way from

$478
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$790

Good round-trip deal

$417 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
From Europe to San Francisco
One-way flight from Europe to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($151 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Europe to San Francisco.
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BarcelonaSan Francisco

BCN Barcelona-El Prat - SFO San Francisco

BCNSFO

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 4/2

6:20 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$480

BarcelonaSan Francisco

BCN Barcelona-El Prat - SFO San Francisco

BCNSFO

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 4/23

6:20 am-4:22 pm

2 stops19h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$480

MadridSan Francisco

MAD Madrid Barajas - SFO San Francisco

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/28

12:25 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop12h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$480

BarcelonaSan Francisco

BCN Barcelona-El Prat - SFO San Francisco

BCNSFO

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/7

6:20 am-4:21 pm

2 stops19h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$480

BarcelonaSan Francisco

BCN Barcelona-El Prat - SFO San Francisco

BCNSFO

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 3/18

6:00 am-10:39 pm

2 stops24h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$481

ParisSan Francisco

CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle - SFO San Francisco

CDGSFO

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 4/2

7:15 am-8:44 pm

2 stops22h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$482

ParisSan Francisco

CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle - SFO San Francisco

CDGSFO

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 2/10

10:35 am-12:39 am

2 stops23h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$484

ParisSan Francisco

CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle - SFO San Francisco

CDGSFO

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 4/2

8:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$489

DublinSan Francisco

DUB Dublin - SFO San Francisco

DUBSFO

Dublin

Mon 3/29

5:55 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$497

DublinSan Francisco

DUB Dublin - SFO San Francisco

DUBSFO

Dublin

Sun 4/18

5:55 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$499

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Best time to book a flight from Europe to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to San Francisco (average of $719). Flying from Europe to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $941). 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 EU to SFO?

When flying from Europe to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Europe to San Francisco delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Europe and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the last year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Europe to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 22 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Scandinavian Airlines,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Europe to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

siavash,Oct 2026

CPH - JFK

I was seated in premium economy and I didn’t feel the crew being attentive or a warm sense of hospitality, the plane was clean. The seats were comfortable.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

siavash,Oct 2026

CPH - JFK

I was seated in premium economy and I didn’t feel the crew being attentive or a warm sense of hospitality, the plane was clean. The seats were comfortable.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

siavash,Oct 2026

CPH - JFK

I was seated in premium economy and I didn’t feel the crew being attentive or a warm sense of hospitality, the plane was clean. The seats were comfortable.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

siavash,Oct 2026

CPH - JFK

I was seated in premium economy and I didn’t feel the crew being attentive or a warm sense of hospitality, the plane was clean. The seats were comfortable.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

siavash,Oct 2026

CPH - JFK

I was seated in premium economy and I didn’t feel the crew being attentive or a warm sense of hospitality, the plane was clean. The seats were comfortable.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

siavash,Oct 2026

CPH - JFK

I was seated in premium economy and I didn’t feel the crew being attentive or a warm sense of hospitality, the plane was clean. The seats were comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Europe to San Francisco. It is only a 11.0 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from Europe to San Francisco can take about 29h 20m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $599. The distance from Europe to San Francisco is about 5952 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Condor, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $106. Air France flights start at $108 while deals on SWISS start at $109 one-way.

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Europe to San Francisco are American Airlines (42%), Alaska Airlines (42%) and Aer Lingus (42%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Europe to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $518, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $505. The most popular route (Paris Charles de Gaulle - San Francisco), is priced around $608.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Europe to San Francisco 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 Europe to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to San Francisco (average of $719). Flying from Europe to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $941). 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 Europe to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$367Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$411Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air FranceCheapest$417Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$449Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$487Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$514Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
LufthansaCheapest$534Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$542Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$549Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
CondorCheapest$550Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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