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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Europe from $190

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London
London1 stop$509
Paris
Paris1 stop$448
Rome
Rome1 stop$624
Istanbul
Istanbul2 stops$746
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$534
Athens
Athens2 stops$630
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stop$644
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stop$595
Dublin
Dublinnonstop$499
Milan
Milan1 stop$536
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$638
Berlin
Berlin1 stop$640
Venice
Venice1 stop$628
Munich
Munich1 stop$680
Copenhagen
Copenhagen2 stops$563
Warsaw
Warsaw1 stop$450
Vienna
Vienna1 stop$660

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

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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 $545 one-way - $849 round-trip; Istanbul $475 one-way - $855 round-trip; London $458 one-way - $677 round-trip
  • Morning departure is around 28% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
  • 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.
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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 KAYAK reviews.
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3799 reviews
76entertainment
78crew
75overall
75boarding
74comfort
75food
Airline reviews

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

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Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

The 787 economy was a disaster for long haul. The space was too little compared to 777 or 747. Also the extremely low tray table behind the seat made any dining effort a nightmare. However, the movies were up to date, and the food taste was good, despite of terrible serving process caused by small space.

A little bit more comfort. It’s tight space around the seats. But all else is great and a smooth flight!

0ur assigned seats were given to other individuals when we boarded the plane. We were given new boarding passes with new seats all the way at the back of the plane. The reason given to us was that there were issues with the seats. We found out that there were no issues, and someone else's were seated on those.

Flight was delayed 3 hours. Pilot cancelled flight under 4 people volunteered to change their seats to economy from business class.

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

I couldn’t make it to the airport for my original flight due to bad weather; roads were shut down, buses and trains were closed. Since the plane wasn’t cancelled, I still had to pay $720 to change my ticket.

Overall, this flight team did a fantastic job. They came often with the water, coffee and tea. There was no meal choice in coach, but the lasagna lunch was decent. The sandwich snack just before landing was tasty. The baggage bins were large, so no trouble holding carry on luggage.

Good friendly service and food - The seats in business class are old, too hard and not very comfortable.

Last minute cancelation, though a substitute flight was found I could not pick my meal or seat. The hotel offered didn't have working air control or shower.

My seat was not the one I paid for, the crew was very curt, and the cabin was extremely warm.

Old plane with terrible business class seats - good food and service. Boarding was a joke with business class boarding last.

Best airline to travel on a budget- really like their reasonably priced access to the SAS lounges where available.

The flight was cancelled early on and messed up the whole vacation and hard to get a refund from Kayak as they owned the ticket and of course they did not believe that SAS cancelled the ticket. Definite bad side to third party. SAS had rescheduled but overlapped the connecting flights. That did not work. Flight was cancelled long ago but Kayak still has it. Like it was taken? Bad IT ? Or all assumptions and no follow up which is the whole IT world. It needs to wake up and be more efficient. Especially as the world is going, there will be no freedom to do anything. And we will be living like the Middle Ages. Yeah, go read up on that while you still can.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

More storage space and leg room, but all-in-all a wonderful experience.

Our flight was delayed many times throughout the day. The final delay was about 8 hours. I spent time in line to speak to someone at their understaffed desk, and also spent time waiting online and then chatting with a service rep. None of the United employees were any help at all. I desperately wanted to go get rest and possibly re-book my trip but I was denied any compensation or voucher for a hotel. I was repeatedly told it was not United's fault and therefore they had no compensation to offer. Overall, a cold and callous experience.

Paid WiFi was only available for a few minutes. Avoid at all costs.

Everything was great, only problem was that flights were delayed

Flight crew and pilots did great. Flight way delayed due to a part needing replacement. Based on what the pilot indicated- the maintenance crew could’ve resolved this more efficiently than replacing whole part- and taken less time

Pretty turbulent, but not anyone’s fault. They got us there. Impressed that they carried on with a drink service.

Please please take consideration when setting cabin temperature. The vents were not functional and it was over 70 degrees in the cabin during the winter months when most people are used to much cooler indoor temperatures. I was down to my white t-shirt and the sweat pants I wore from Auckland to San Francisco and was sweating profusely and there was NO VENT!

The accommodations are top-notch. The only negative was that both our initial flights were delayed, which caused us to miss one and almost miss the other. The staff immediately handled the missed flight and compensated us for the inconvenience.

Food could be better quality - everything else was excellent , thanks Lufthansa team . GOD bless you!!!

Great except my luggage was. Lost my entire. Trip and I had. To go buy things and waste. Time trying to find. My luggage

Plane was old and the persons chair in front wasn’t easy to move up so he had it back most of the flight including during meals. The touchscreen was not working well and selections weren’t good. First time on a flight I really had a hard time finding something to watch. The crew was great and without them, it would have been a bust. Pilot got us there in record time.

Overall good experience, just the delay of 2.5 hrs was a bummer.

I lost my luggage in this flight with all my personal belonging including critical medications and until now no one from Lufthansa contacted me despite filling the claim immediately after arriving to the final distinction.

FA’s were awesome, aircraft was beautiful inside and out. Best first class experience I’ve ever had.

My only complaint would be the rather tight leg room in the crammed seats. Other than that, the experience was professional and smooth and well-run on the part of Lufthansa and the cabin crew.

Entertainment and a mobile charger are essential on the plane. We accepted the small plane, but at least we wanted to be comfortable while traveling.

Check in good Vegetation meal not good Just salad with bread served only

The crew on this flight were attentive, efficient and friendly. It really made for an enjoyable flight.

The crew on this flight were excellent. They were friendly and attentive. It really made the flight more enjoyable.

They canceled my flight , they put me on a different flight that was delayed and the connection was lost . They lost my luggage. And now I’m stuck with any of my belongings.

British Airways canceled our plane and gave us a new flight scheduled to leave in only three hours, so we had to drop everything and rush to the airport. The new itinerary only left us a one hour layover in Madrid, which was too short because the plane landed late and so we missed our connecting flight. We were then booked onto a flight scheduled to take off 8 hours later, and were not given any compensation or remedial measures.

Seat layout, flight/club attendant service, food variety and quality could have been better. Business class Standard is visibly low compared with 6 other airlines that we have traveled for the past two years.

Despite many attempts to work out a change, neither British Airways nor Kayak nor Chatdeal would allow us to cancel or change this flight so we lost all of the payments when we were not able to fly. Absolutely terrible customer service. We will never use either of the services again.

It said that there was wifi. During the flight there was no wifi and while waiting at the gate the phone services already got cut off so I wasn’t able to say I am taxiing from the gate to my husband. This left me with an uncomfortable feeling. So I was waiting on the WiFi connection during flight and that never happened.

Asked for a wheelchair multiple times. Got denied the wheelchair in London layover.

They sell 1h /1h30min connection ticket that are impossible to make

Suite door was jammed but seat itself was very comfortable.

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