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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Copenhagen to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 12:40 pm and lands at 11:47 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:45 pm and lands at 11:52 pm.

The flight takes about 11h 07m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Copenhagen to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Copenhagen to San Francisco takes 11h 07m, covering 5,469 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Copenhagen to San Francisco range from $780 to $1,094, with an average of $913 over the past 12 months. Anything below $780 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $913 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $621 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $952 for nonstop.

Scandinavian Airlines is the only airline operating Copenhagen to San Francisco flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $43–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Scandinavian Airlines and Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Copenhagen to San Francisco flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Copenhagen to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $733, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Copenhagen to San Francisco usually depart from Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Copenhagen to San Francisco route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 21m.

One-stop flights from Copenhagen to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Copenhagen to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $866 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $948, a difference of $82.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Scandinavian Airlines operates flights between Copenhagen and San Francisco.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 32m, compared with 14h 39m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 15h via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

San Francisco is 9 hours behind Copenhagen (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Copenhagen to San Francisco flights:

• Scandinavian Airlines: offers extra legroom
• Air France: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Scandinavian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Air Canada allows pets to ride in the cabin if the owner accompanies it. The airline requires passengers with pets to arrive earlier. The small furry passengers will ride in the cabin but must be kept in the carrier. The bigger pets are transported in the cargo hold for more safety and comfort. Charges are reasonable and worth paying.

If you live far from the airport and have an early morning flight, booking a nearby hotel is helpful. It will spare you the hassle of commuting to catch the flight in the morning. The good news is that multiple hotels offer budget-friendly accommodation services in addition to providing convenience. Cabin Metro Hotel is worth considering.

After landing at San Francisco Airport (SFO), you can conveniently visit several other cities and towns since the airport is a central transportation hub. Buses, trains, taxis, and rental cars are convenient for visiting places such as Palo Alto, San Mateo, San Jose, Menlo, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara.

To avoid sitting in the Bay Area traffic, consider taking a BART train from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to downtown San Francisco. Trains take about 30 minutes to arrive at the city center. Bus Line 292 also operates the route but takes up to 1h 15min due to multiple stops and traffic snarl-ups. If you want a more personalized and faster option, taxis are your best bet, arriving in about 20 minutes.