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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Europe

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
London
London1 stop$585
Paris
Paris1 stop$553
Rome
Rome2 stops$564
Madrid
Madrid2 stops$458
Athens
Athens1 stop$537
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stop$540
Istanbul
Istanbul3 stops$676
Dublin
Dublin2 stops$575
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stop$547
Milan
Milan1 stop$477
Zurich
Zurich2 stops$601
Copenhagen
Copenhagennonstop$485
Munich
Munich1 stop$566
Venice
Venice1 stop$583
Berlin
Berlin2 stops$593
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop$604
Prague
Prague1 stop$477
London
London1 stop$585
Paris
Paris1 stop$553
Rome
Rome2 stops$564
Madrid
Madrid2 stops$458
Athens
Athens1 stop$537
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stop$540
Istanbul
Istanbul3 stops$676
Dublin
Dublin2 stops$575
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stop$547
Milan
Milan1 stop$477
Zurich
Zurich2 stops$601
Copenhagen
Copenhagennonstop$485
Munich
Munich1 stop$566
Venice
Venice1 stop$583
Berlin
Berlin2 stops$593
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop$604
Prague
Prague1 stop$477

Book Cheap San Francisco to Europe Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Europe 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 San Francisco to Europe

Thu, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 9
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8:50 am - 8:00 amSFO-BCN
14h 10m1 stop
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10:15 am - 8:39 pmBCN-SFO
19h 24m1 stop
$484Delta
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Mon, Dec 29 - Thu, Jan 8
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3:05 pm - 3:55 pmSFO-BCN
15h 50m1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
4:50 pm - 5:47 pmBCN-SFO
33h 57m2 stops
$485ITA Airways
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Mon, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 4
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:10 pmSFO-BCN
21h 40m2 stops
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1:45 pm - 8:10 pmBCN-SFO
15h 25m1 stop
$486United Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
12:43 am - 9:35 amSFO-BCN
23h 52m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 2:50 pmBCN-SFO
35h 55m1 stop
$487United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 15
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 6:20 pmSFO-BCN
16h 40m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 2:35 pmBCN-SFO
28h 25m1 stop
$490Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 15
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 6:20 pmSFO-BCN
16h 40m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 2:35 pmBCN-SFO
28h 25m1 stop
$491Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Nov 30 - Fri, Dec 12
Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 11:05 pmSFO-BCN
16h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:50 am - 1:15 amBCN-SFO
27h 25m2 stops
$492Lufthansa
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Tue, Dec 30 - Sat, Jan 17
British Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 11:10 amSFO-BCN
26h 35m2 stops
British Airways Logo
10:40 am - 9:37 pmBCN-SFO
19h 57m1 stop
$494British Airways
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Thu, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 3
Lufthansa Logo
2:40 pm - 5:45 pmSFO-BCN
18h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:40 am - 7:35 pmBCN-SFO
20h 55m1 stop
$496Lufthansa
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Mon, Dec 29 - Fri, Jan 9
British Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 9:00 amSFO-BCN
24h 25m1 stop
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3:35 pm - 9:44 amBCN-SFO
27h 09m2 stops
$514British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Europe flights

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Europe flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Europe from San Francisco found in the last 72 hours was to Lisbon, at $332 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $565.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Europe?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $877, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Europe, 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 San Francisco to Europe is September, when tickets cost $662 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,038 and $892 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Europe?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Europe clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Europe, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Europe, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Europe, 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 San Francisco to Europe, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$240
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.
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Flights from San Francisco to Europe: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Europe 
GeraldFlew with Virgin AtlanticSFO-LHRJun 2025
Virgin Atlantic uses terminal 3. Much faster clearing customs than terminal 5
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesSFO-LHRJun 2025
Large number of passengers on the flight so arrive early to the airport and to the boarding gate
PallaviFlew with British AirwaysSFO-LHRApr 2025
Eat at the lounge first so you are not stuck eating overcooked cheese ravioli
Verified travelerFlew with French BeeSFO-ORYOct 2024
Enjoy at The Club SFO lounge at Terminal 1, then walk only 10 minutes to Terminal A which is adjacent to the French Bee gate.
TapanFlew with British AirwaysSFO-LHROct 2024
Great baggage policy in BA.. The worst part was experience at London Heathrow airport. Security was slow, too many people. Almost lost connecting flight even with 2 hours layover.
LawrenceFlew with United AirlinesSFO-AMSJun 2024
Better stay up the night before tire yourself out before or you will have trouble sleeping on the plane, since you are taking off at 3pm local time but arriving around midnight origin time and morning at the destination.
Verified travelerFlew with ITA AirwaysSFO-FCOJul 2024
Pack light as they only allow one carry-on weighing 17 lbs or less. Economy seats are typical in that they are smaller with not much leg room and only tilt back to 120 degrees
MichaelFlew with CondorSFO-FRAJun 2024
Bring snacks, make sure you follow luggage guidelines,
benedictFlew with Turkish AirlinesSFO-ISTMar 2024
Polaris lounge is located in the G gate and Turkish flies from A gate. Go to G gate first if you want to hang out at the lounge
ThuFlew with TAP AIR PORTUGALSFO-LISApr 2024
Weigh bags. They will check. Check in with gate or desk. Sometimes the e ticket will not work for boarding.
StefanieFlew with LufthansaSFO-MUCFeb 2024
Try to find flights with layovers of two hours or more To prevent missing connecting flights.

FAQs - booking Europe flights

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

    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 San Francisco to Europe.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to Europe 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 San Francisco to Europe?

    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 from San Francisco to Europe with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from San Francisco to Europe up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $856 on average. Morning departures are around 5% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $974.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Europe

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Francisco to the following destinations at these prices or less: Frankfurt am Main $445 one-way - $737 round-trip; Istanbul $463 one-way - $808 round-trip; London $418 one-way - $696 round-trip

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Europe? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Scandinavian AirlinesOverall score based on 1561 reviews
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.6Boarding
8.0Crew
6.6Entertainment
Airline reviews

No vegetarian option was provided for the regular meal or the pre-landing snack.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Oct 2025LAX - CPH
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No vegetarian option was provided for the regular meal or the pre-landing snack.

The Scandinavian flight was excellent, however the second flight was partnered with TAP Portugal which was not so good. crowded gate area with no chairs, delayed flight, bad boarding process, no entertainment system onboard, and the baggage didn’t get to the carousel until well over an hour which caused our taxi that was waiting to leave. Love SAS, hate TAP.

Great logistics and timeliness as we arrived quite early. Flight smooth and fast. Excellent entertainment. Plane itself was a bit tired and the crew mostly indifferent. Baggage took forever but that’s on CPH. Would use SAS again for sure.

Will not recommend SAS for business travel. Food was so-so. Service was very good. First leg was very good. Second leg from Copenhagen to Barcelona was terrible. We paid a LOT for business class and to have seats worse than most coach seats with no entertainment and no charging available for 1/3rd of the whole trip was not acceptable. Very disappointing. I thought they were coming back in the U.S. with style, NOT YET.

I do not have a problem with the airline but both my two suitcases that were supposed to go from Hawaii to Copenhagen didn’t get on the plane in Seattle. I arrive on Monday the 21st at 10:30 in the morning. I did not get my two suitcases before Friday late afternoon that is unacceptable.

No choice of food. Needed to pay more even for a can of coke!!!

The seats were really close together and hard to get comfortable. The food was okay. The cheese was amazing! I loved the cold towels they gave us.

When my flight was changed from delays they were quick to rebook me.

I really enjoyed how clean and big the aircraft was, as well as how friendly the crew was.

Airline left me stranded in the U.S. gave me an unrequested refund of 40% of booking and canceled my trip back! When I asked why, the said “we don’t have to tell you why”. “But you can rebook”. Never again! Paid 2x and rebooked on Austrian. What a joke!

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

I don't know about the others but the flight attendant that took care of us had the absolute wrong approach "how do we dare asking for water or anything else for that matter"

Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.

Not my definition of first class. No leg room and barely any recline. The food was good. The crew was great. The comfort for the price I paid for London to Cairo was highway robbery. The Wi-Fi didn't work for me either.

Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.

The leg from Portland to Heathrow was great for a business class ticket. The BA leg from Heathrow to Lisbon was terrible. Basically coach seating with an empty seat between you and next passenger. Absolutely no leg room. Should not have been charged for business class and it was a 3 hour flight.

The flat beds. Other than that, the place was not clean.

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

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