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Cheapest round-trip
$616
Typical prices: $653-$898
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/1Sat 12/12
BER - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$471
Typical prices: $456-$785
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Fri 8/28
BER - SFO • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $616 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Berlin and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $717 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 06m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Berlin to San Francisco (BER-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Berlin to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Berlin to San Francisco

Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:35 pm - 2:50 pm
BER
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SFO
28h 15m
2 stops
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4:45 pm - 8:45 pm
SFO
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BER
19h 00m
1 stop
$616Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Apr 14
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10:50 am - 2:40 pm
BER
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SFO
36h 50m
2 stops
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4:45 pm - 8:45 pm
SFO
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BER
19h 00m
1 stop
$619Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Apr 15
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6:00 am - 2:40 pm
BER
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 8:05 am
SFO
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BER
54h 20m
2 stops
$620Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Apr 6
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10:05 am - 2:40 pm
BER
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SFO
13h 35m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 1:55 pm
SFO
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BER
12h 10m
1 stop
$622Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Apr 13
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6:00 am - 2:40 pm
BER
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 8:35 am
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BER
30h 50m
2 stops
$623Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 2:40 pm
BER
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SFO
13h 35m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 9:40 pm
SFO
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BER
19h 55m
2 stops
$624Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30
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6:15 am - 12:50 pm
BER
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SFO
15h 35m
1 stop
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8:10 pm - 10:45 pm
SFO
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BER
17h 35m
1 stop
$629Air France
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 18
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6:30 am - 11:22 pm
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SFO
25h 52m
2 stops
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1:27 pm - 10:20 pm
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BER
23h 53m
2 stops
$631British Airways
Mon, Jul 6 - Sun, Jul 19
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8:20 am - 2:30 pm
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SFO
15h 10m
1 stop
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4:30 pm - 9:25 pm
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BER
19h 55m
1 stop
$633Condor
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Dec 7
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6:25 am - 12:59 am
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SFO
27h 34m
2 stops
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5:25 pm - 6:05 pm
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BER
15h 40m
1 stop
$636British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Berlin to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Berlin to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Berlin to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Berlin to San Francisco departing in December.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Berlin to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Berlin to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Berlin to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost $637 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $844 and $788 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Berlin to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Berlin to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Berlin to San Francisco, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$471
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Berlin to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Berlin to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Berlin to San Francisco

  • Is it possible for my child to fly alone from Berlin to San Francisco?

    As long as your child is older than five years old, they can be allowed to travel alone. Lufthansa has an amazing service for unaccompanied minors making them a good choice to book with. While you may have to pay an extra fee for the service if they are younger than 12 years, it is well worth it because your child will have a dedicated cabin member looking out for them during the entire trip and guiding them through various security procedures at the airport. In addition, they will also have access to a kids-only lounge in Frankfurt during their layover.

  • Which is the most convenient transfer option from San Francisco International Airport?

    A taxi is arguably the most convenient way to get to downtown San Francisco from SFO Airport. They are available round the clock and take a fairly short time to downtown. They are also available in abundance, with each Terminal at SFO having a taxi zone for passengers. Lastly, they will drop you off at any location in the city even in the suburbs, meaning you don’t have to walk for long distances with your luggage.

  • What are the potential layover options for this route?

    At the moment we don’t have any airlines offering nonstop flights between Berlin and San Francisco, meaning your trip will have at least one layover which could extend your flight duration by over an hour depending on the length of the layover. The most popular layover options on this route include Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS), New York (JFK), Paris (CDG), and London (LHR) among others.

  • Which airline has the best sustainability record?

    Of all the airlines serving this route, Lufthansa and KLM rank highly when comparing sustainability records. Lufthansa is committed to improving its fleet to more fuel-efficient aircraft that could reduce the total emissions by close to 30% for each flight. KLM on the other hand is leading the charge in the usage of part-sustainable aviation fuel for all flights departing from their hub airport in Amsterdam.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Berlin to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Berlin to San Francisco was $503 for a one-way ticket and $616 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Berlin and San Francisco?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Berlin and on arrival in San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Berlin to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Berlin to San Francisco?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Berlin and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Berlin to San Francisco, KLM or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Berlin to San Francisco are KLM and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $894 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $672 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Berlin to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Berlin to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Berlin to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Berlin is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Berlin to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Berlin with another airline. Booking your flights between Berlin and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Berlin to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Berlin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Berlin to San Francisco

  • American Airlines has two options for economy class passengers. There is Basic Economy and the Main Cabin. Main Cabin is slightly costlier but also comes with added privileges like seat selection, a free checked bag, and the option to change at any time.
  • Lufthansa is a good choice for business travelers on this route. With a business class ticket, you get a comfortable seat with extra room to relax and work, gourmet restaurant service, priority check-in, and even a chauffeur service to drive straight to your boarding gate.
  • United Airlines don’t allow passengers to bring any carry-on bags while with KLM’s Flex option, your carry-on bag and two checked bags are included in the ticket price.
  • When commuting to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) both the train and road take a relatively similar amount of time. The train is more eco-friendly and cheaper than a taxi plus is immune to delays caused by traffic. Simply take the RE8 train from Berlin Central Station and you will be at the airport in less than forty minutes.
  • The Lufthansa Business Lounge is a great place to relax while waiting to board your flight at BER Airport. Access is only possible if you have a first or business-class ticket with Lufthansa or any of their affiliate airlines.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Berlin to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Berlin to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1531 reviews
7.3Food
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
7.2Entertainment
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

6.0 GoodGlenn, Feb 2026
AMS - JFK
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

Good experience, just i couldn’t connect me to the wifi

It was operated by Delta. Boarding took a long time. How difficult can it be? Overall decent trip. Liked the Salt Lake City airport. Better option than Chicago for transfers.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Seats actually fit a human! Snack options were a bit lame but that’s ok

It wasn't an AeroMexico connect but SAS, I dunno where that AeroMexico info came from. A word to the wise - do NOT get an international connecting flight into Eurooe at Copenhagen that has less than an hour layover between flights, or you'll never make it. You'll need to go thru immigration at the airport before catching your next flight, which takes some time, and then it could be a good half hour walk or more over to your next gate. Kayak lined up flights for us with only a 45-minute layover and it was literally impossible to make the nect flight ... I figured if their robots thought it woukd work it should be ok, but don't trust the robots! Had to wait for the next plane to make it to our destination.

Since our earlier flight was delayed, we missed this flight and were rerouted on Lufthansa 2 days later.

Scandinavian Airlines is terrible. Flight was late. Lost luggage. Rude flight attendants. Terrible experience.

One of our bags was never put on the flight in Copenhagen. Now that we're home in the USA, my wife is still without most of her clothes and personal items as she returns to work this week. Hoping for a quick resolution, but there seems to be little chance of speaking with an actual person in the process.

Ancient aircraft (busted armrests, poor cabin temperature with no option for passenger control). Garbage everywhere. Risible checking of safely conditions on landing. Also, late.

Cut out the nickel and dime pricing for "seat selection" and baggage, To do this on an international flight is just mind boggling. Seriously, why treat customers this way??? Nobody wants these hidden extra fees and everybody hates them. Also plane was too warm and no air vent, and water dripped from the ceiling at one point,

Maybe more diverse entertainment. Although the inflight cameras were amazing 10/10

I upgraded to economy plus and it’s so worth the price. The crew is exceptional and the food is pretty decent. I would definitely fly with them again.

I paid for wifi and it worked about a total of 5 min. Feel ripped off

More water delivery and less time between meals. Good food and staff

United has been holding my money for a cancel on another ticket they wouldn’t let me fly for going on 5 months. Terrible service I wouldn’t choose to buy tickets or fly with united again. Very bad experience generally dishonorable and poor service .

The flight got delayed. They forgot to bring the drinks when I asked for it. The toilet is messy.

Crew was great! Good meals. Had room to stretch out

Meals were poor and service rendered on return flight was mediocre as compared to the flight we took to Germany earlier where the attendants were more attentive, energetic, and mindful of passengers' needs. Thumbs up to crew of UA 58. Thumbs down to UA 59..

We got to get extended leg room in Econ plus that was great. It was nice having our own dietary needs met with our meals, and the connecting flights had it as well. Only negative were the seats my bottom was/is really sore after a ten plus hour flight. Those seats are horrible, understandable for as many people use them. So we are going to purchase a gel seat pad.

I would’ve liked to have made that flight so I didn’t have to go to Munich and have a 24 hour travel day

Great service; lots of water offered, frequent trash cleanup; tasty food

The food was bad . I didn’t like it . And also my baggage was lost in my first stop

The plane was diverted to San Jose (original destination was SFO) due to weather conditions and we have been waiting inside the aircraft for 4 hours to get refuelled. Apparently the airport was refusing to refuel us or something like that. We are still inside the aircraft and have been travelling for over 24h. Very bad experience.

I just stated the issue with the seat assignment in the previous post

Generally good. Not their fault but the design of the Boeing 747 had seating supports directly in line with my legs. So my legs always had to straddle this support which caused body misallignment. Such poor design from Boeing. There was no USB port for me to charge my phone. The screen touch control was very poor.

Never happened. Flight was delayed. Had to be re rojyed

I was very happy with everything, thank you for the smooth flight ✈️

Entertainment system is old. Food can be tastier Need to provide toothbrush and toothpaste at least when asked.

This was the best carrier, comfort, service, good food, on time experience on a long haul flight. New, clean, quiet, smooth aircraft!!!

The plane was clean and the staff courteous and professional. The seat bottom was uncomfortable but only after many hours. It had a pressure point that left me a small bruise on my right leg (very surprising). The pasta was terrible (hard on the edges sticking out and soggy on the bottom edges) but I guess that's how it comes out in a microwave (?). The entertainment was glitching and shutting off every 20 minutes or so but, in the end, we made it home safely with very little turbulence and that's what really matters.

Would never fly lauffthabsa again. Seats were way too crowded together....very uncomfortable le

Poor. Flight was late. We were locked inside the gate area with no way to leave to get some food or a decent meal. No seating. No information from Lufthansa all along. Very bad

Crew was very nice and helpful. It was a good flight experience.

Crew was super rude in business class. Not friendly or helpful. Luggage was damaged and was told to file with United and that was unsuccessful.

Generally very good. I think their service is better than some other big names I used to travel with. Their food variety is second to none - and you can place order beforehand. Their seating design is a bit awkward for service, I'd say. Flight attendants must be tall enough - long legs and arms - to reach the window seat passenger while crossing over the isle passenger. Also appreciated the variety on entertainment.

Lovely big plane. Excellent take off and landing. Cabin crew were so nice. Flight in time no delays

The crew has always been great on BA. They are very friendly and accommodating. I like that they have vegetarian options already in the menu. And the free wine is a nice perk.) I noticed (both directions of my trip) minor upgrades/ replacements needed on the plane itself (touch screen didn't work with touch; bathroom light didn't go on). However, this is one of my favorite airlines.

There was a delay for the San Francisco-London flight, but we were all informed via text and email. The staff was very friendly and nice and the food was good. I do recommend that the airline offer something without eggs or something vegan for the vegetarian meal option. A lot of Indians are lacto-vegetarian, while some could be allergic to eggs/dairy.

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

Great flight. One unique individual assisting in business class who should have not been there. Need more generic meals, not British centric.

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

I am a 25+ years American Airlines member. British Airways is simply above and beyond in every customer satisfaction category.

The crew were good. The flight was on time. The entertainment choice was ok. But the food was bad, tasted and texture were awful.

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