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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
Londonnonstop$625
Paris
Paris1 stop$565
Rome
Rome1 stop$638
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$527
Athens
Athens2 stops$627
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stop$706
Lisbon
Lisbonnonstop$537
Dublin
Dublin2 stops$578
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stops$551
Milan
Milan1 stop$465
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$658
Copenhagen
Copenhagennonstop$575
Munich
Munich1 stop$745
Venice
Venice1 stop$542
Berlin
Berlin1 stop$551
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$686
Prague
Prague2 stops$522
London
Londonnonstop$625
Paris
Paris1 stop$565
Rome
Rome1 stop$638
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$527
Athens
Athens2 stops$627
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stop$706
Lisbon
Lisbonnonstop$537
Dublin
Dublin2 stops$578
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stops$551
Milan
Milan1 stop$465
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$658
Copenhagen
Copenhagennonstop$575
Munich
Munich1 stop$745
Venice
Venice1 stop$542
Berlin
Berlin1 stop$551
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$686
Prague
Prague2 stops$522

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Europe

Wed, Jul 29 - Thu, Aug 27
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:35 pm - 1:30 am
SFO
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BCN
23h 55m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 am - 2:30 pm
BCN
-
SFO
17h 30m
1 stop
$490TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Nov 24
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 6:10 pm
SFO
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BCN
16h 25m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 2:35 pm
BCN
-
SFO
35h 10m
1 stop
$500Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 26
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:35 pm - 4:55 pm
SFO
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BCN
15h 20m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 am - 2:35 pm
BCN
-
SFO
17h 35m
1 stop
$501TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 28
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 4:00 pm
SFO
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BCN
14h 30m
1 stop
Condor Logo
8:00 am - 2:30 pm
BCN
-
SFO
15h 30m
1 stop
$518Condor
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 2:05 pm
SFO
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FCO
34h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 4:40 pm
FCO
-
SFO
34h 05m
1 stop
$639Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 9:15 am
SFO
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FCO
35h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 4:40 pm
FCO
-
SFO
38h 55m
1 stop
$640Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 3:50 pm
SFO
-
FCO
14h 20m
1 stop
Condor Logo
8:10 am - 2:30 pm
FCO
-
SFO
15h 20m
1 stop
$645Condor
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 23
SWISS Logo
7:35 pm - 5:25 pm
SFO
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LCY
13h 50m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
9:15 am - 4:15 pm
LCY
-
SFO
15h 00m
1 stop
$785SWISS
Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, Apr 29
SWISS Logo
7:35 pm - 5:25 pm
SFO
-
LCY
13h 50m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
9:15 am - 4:15 pm
LCY
-
SFO
15h 00m
1 stop
$786SWISS
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Lufthansa Logo
2:40 pm - 5:55 pm
SFO
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LCY
19h 15m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
9:15 am - 12:20 am
LCY
-
SFO
23h 05m
2 stops
$815Lufthansa
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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 Barcelona, at $407 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 $611.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Europe depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $855 on average. On average, there is no price difference when choosing to fly in the morning or the evening on this flight route. 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 $941.

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 $895, 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 February, when tickets cost $644 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,065 and $876 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$282
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 44% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat

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 
Verified travelerFlew with Aer Lingus
SFO
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DUB
Jan 2026
If flying to Ireland, the direct flight from SFO to DUB on Aer Lingus is the way to go to avoid the hassles and uncertainty of mid journey stop-overs.
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways
SFO
-
LHR
Dec 2025
If not getting off in London make sure you have enough time to get to your connecting gates
DavidFlew with Aer Lingus
SFO
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DUB
Dec 2025
Check gate; it’s not in the international terminal
Verified travelerFlew with Iberia
SFO
-
LHR
Jan 2026
Buy your flight directly from the airline because the cancellation process is purgatory
ReinhardFlew with Scandinavian Airlines
SFO
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CPH
Nov 2025
Don’t travel with checked luggage when booking tickets with stopovers
SomnathFlew with Scandinavian Airlines
SFO
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CPH
Nov 2025
If you have a connection flight at Copenhagen, make sure you have at least 2 hours at Copenhagen as it takes for ever to go through the passport control at Copenhagen
GeraldFlew with Virgin Atlantic
SFO
-
LHR
Jun 2025
Virgin Atlantic uses terminal 3. Much faster clearing customs than terminal 5
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines
SFO
-
LHR
Jun 2025
Large number of passengers on the flight so arrive early to the airport and to the boarding gate
PallaviFlew with British Airways
SFO
-
LHR
Apr 2025
Eat at the lounge first so you are not stuck eating overcooked cheese ravioli
Verified travelerFlew with French Bee
SFO
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ORY
Oct 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 Airways
SFO
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LHR
Oct 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 Airlines
SFO
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AMS
Jun 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 Airways
SFO
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FCO
Jul 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 Condor
SFO
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FRA
Jun 2024
Bring snacks, make sure you follow luggage guidelines,
benedictFlew with Turkish Airlines
SFO
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IST
Mar 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 PORTUGAL
SFO
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LIS
Apr 2024
Weigh bags. They will check. Check in with gate or desk. Sometimes the e ticket will not work for boarding.
StefanieFlew with Lufthansa
SFO
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MUC
Feb 2024
Try to find flights with layovers of two hours or more To prevent missing connecting flights.

FAQs - booking Europe flights

  • Is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) a hub for any airline?

    As a major hub for United Airlines, this airline features a Polaris Lounge and a United Club location inside Internation Terminal G at the airport. Another benefit of using this airline at this airport is that they offer a very large selection of flights giving you flexibility in case of issues with your original flight.

  • Will I need a visa to fly from San Francisco to Europe?

    Citizens of the United States are fortunate to experience visa-free travel to countries within the Schengen area, covering a vast majority of European nations. This privilege grants stays of up to 90 days within any period of 180 days. However, it's crucial to be mindful that if you leave the Schengen area and subsequently return within the same 180 days, your previous stay will be deducted from your 90-day limit.

  • What is one of the most sustainable airlines I can choose for my trip to Europe?

    American Airlines is committed to improving the sustainability of its operations through various initiatives. These include the adoption of more fuel-efficient aircraft, as well as increased utilization of low-carbon fuel and innovative technologies. With a long-term objective of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, the airline has set ambitious interim targets. By undertaking these measures, American Airlines is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact and contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly future for the aviation sector.

  • Are there any other airports in the Los Angeles area I can use for a flight to Europe?

    If you are south of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you might fly from John Wayne Airport (SNA), which offers one-stop flights to Heathrow Airport (LHR) aboard British Airways. If you are east of Los Angeles, one option is Ontario International Airport (ONT), where you can fly on one-stop flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) aboard American Airlines.

  • 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.

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 $482 one-way - $773 round-trip; Istanbul $543 one-way - $831 round-trip; London $409 one-way - $749 round-trip
  • One of the most convenient ways to get to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is to take the BART Yellow or Red Line from the Civic Center Station to the airport in about 30min.
  • If you're traveling on American Airlines to Europe, keep in mind that your carry-on bags must not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 in. You can also bring a personal item that should not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 in. There are no weight limits for either the carry-on or personal item.
  • When flying with United Airlines and intending to check baggage, please be aware that each bag must not exceed the dimensions of 30 x 20 x 12 in. and should not weigh more than 50 lb. However, if you're traveling in First or Business Classes, the weight limit for checked bags increases to 70 lb.
  • If you have an early morning flight to Europe from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you might consider staying at the Grand Hyatt at SFO, which lets you travel to the terminal quickly before your flight on the airport's AirTrain system.
  • Enhance your travel experience with the opulence of First Class on your upcoming Delta flight. Revel in the luxury of wider and more spacious seating, plus you'll also enjoy the privileges of Sky Priority service, ensuring a seamless and expedited travel experience from the beginning to the end of your journey.

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
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9455 reviews
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Mar 2026
SFO - NRT
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The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Crew members were excellent. The seat wasn’t the best as well as a food options.

5 of my 7 pieces of luggage are missing and they cant call to find out where it is. I have to fill out a form and wait for them to mail it to me in several days (if they find it). That does not work for my travel itinerary. I need my full ticket cost refunded please.

Fantastic. The only thing - out of my six luggage one was lost in Copenhagen, however it was delivered Home 3 Days later so all great..

The crew was friendly, the flight was pleasant. Thank you for your service!

Our trip plan from Kayak stated we were flying SAS. That was not true. The first leg was a Delta flight. We wasted 25 minutes before finding out to check in with the correct airline. Then our SAS flight for the second leg arrived 25 minutes late, and our third leg flight with SAS closed the gate knowing the flight delay was SAS’s fault, and that this flight would only be backed up 5 minutes. The final kicker was that between Delta and SAS, they lost all our checked luggage.

Flight was completely full January 9th? I problem i had the stewardess was bumping into me constantly walking by? very annoying.. on Austrian air I dint have this issue at all...

Amazing! Everyone was so nice and the food was so good!!

Terrible customer service. The flight attendants were rude. We experienced significant turbulence for a large portion of the flight and there was very little check in from the flight deck. The space was extremely limited to the point where it felt like torture. Never again

I was surprised how good an American airline can be - I was really impressed.

Excellent service throughout. Airport process is quick and easy. Very courteous staff. Great service in the plane! Just outstanding punctuality and service overall!!

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

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.

The flight was canceled and we have not received the refund

Appreciated being met with a glass of sparkling wine - also the warm cleansing towel offered before the meal. The food was tasty!

They lost my checked in bag and have not helped me.

The seats needs to be spruced up , for a long flight very uncomfortable , cushions are worn out but everything else is very good , crew is great.

I did not leave to Italy yet. We had technical problems on flight from SF to Maimi and had to land in Denver and wait for another plane to take us to Miami, so I missed my plane to Italy. I am still waiting for the Agency to fix my flight till today the haven’t done anything and I am paying for my Hotel stay. Everyday they are promising to fix my flight, they are not doing so and they are not even looking for another solution

Need better food options. Need warm food both times Stevie was provided. Bathrooms are too small. For an international flights, seats are small and leg room isn’t enough. And for an international flight, serving spirits should be included, not just Italian beer and cheap wine. All the tv/film entertainment is quite old and not updated, but the size of the screen was good.

My seat was broken and ducted taped and my monitor did not work the entire time over 8 hrs sitting. And I had no books or anything with me

Good with timing of flights. The crew was exceptionally unfriendly. I heard more than one person say this. And even with the aisle, it seemed more uncomfortable than usual. The movie selection was old and poor, but the dinner was great - the lasagna and tiramisu.

Poor. The airlines left my luggage in Miami. It took 2 1/2 days to get my luggage at my destination. I was forced to buy clothes and daily items for days. There was little concern to get my bag to me which highly impacted my trip. Seats were cramped as well. Would not recommend this airline to anyone.

The check in process is chaotic. It says partially checked-in. Never heard of such a thing. Then lost our reserved seats when we finally checked in at the airport. The seats don’t recline. Then we had to get mew boarding passes at the connection. Last, my companion lost her baggage and up to now there’s no update. We’re already half-way through our vacation and still no news what happened to the luggage.

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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

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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