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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Hamburg

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

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Hamburg

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Hamburg.
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4:20 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-HAM
35h 20m1 stop
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5:25 pm - 1:35 pmHAM-SFO
29h 10m1 stop
$618TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Oct 6
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 4:20 pmSFO-HAM
14h 50m1 stop
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8:50 am - 2:30 pmHAM-SFO
14h 40m1 stop
$627Condor
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Tue, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 12
Condor Logo
4:30 pm - 4:20 pmSFO-HAM
14h 50m1 stop
Condor Logo
8:50 am - 2:30 pmHAM-SFO
14h 40m1 stop
$630Condor
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 7:05 pmSFO-HAM
21h 05m2 stops
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6:15 am - 3:35 pmHAM-SFO
17h 20m1 stop
$707Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Fri, Oct 31
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 7:05 pmSFO-HAM
14h 25m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 3:35 pmHAM-SFO
13h 50m1 stop
$714Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Fri, Oct 31
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 9:00 pmSFO-HAM
17h 15m1 stop
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7:05 am - 4:40 pmHAM-SFO
18h 35m1 stop
$776Turkish Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Thu, May 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 5:30 pmSFO-HAM
37h 45m1 stop
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10:30 am - 4:40 pmHAM-SFO
39h 10m1 stop
$802Turkish Airlines
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Mon, May 12 - Thu, May 22
British Airways Logo
4:35 pm - 10:40 pmSFO-HAM
21h 05m1 stop
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5:40 pm - 5:25 pmHAM-SFO
32h 45m1 stop
$834British Airways
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Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 8
British Airways Logo
4:35 pm - 10:40 pmSFO-HAM
21h 05m1 stop
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5:40 pm - 1:50 pmHAM-SFO
29h 10m1 stop
$884British Airways
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Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 5:05 pmSFO-HAM
20h 15m2 stops
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7:15 am - 2:30 pmHAM-SFO
16h 15m1 stop
$1,094United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 12
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Hamburg flights

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

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Hamburg, 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 Hamburg is October, where tickets cost $701 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,275 and $1,172 respectively.

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

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 Hamburg, 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 Hamburg, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$346
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Hamburg 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 San Francisco to Hamburg

  • How can I fly from San Francisco to Hamburg?

    Flights from San Francisco to Hamburg involve layovers, with common connections in cities such as Frankfurt, Amsterdam, London, Copenhagen, and Reykjavik. Layover durations vary depending on airlines and schedules. Check with airlines or travel agencies for current flight options and details.

  • What transportation options are available from the Hamburg Airport to the city?

    Hamburg Airport offers taxi services from reputable companies such as Hansa-Taxi and MyTaxi, providing reliable transportation options for passengers. Regarding bus services, HVV (Hamburger Verkehrsverbund) operates regular bus lines connecting the airport with various locations in Hamburg, making it a convenient and affordable choice for travellers.

  • Are there any special services for kids from San Francisco to Hamburg?

    Airlines operating from San Francisco to Hamburg, such as Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air France, and British Airways, offer special services for kids. These may include dedicated children's meals, entertainment options, and assistance with stroller storage. Additionally, some airlines provide priority boarding and amenities to make the travel experience more enjoyable for families with children.

  • Can I bring my pet on the flight from San Francisco to Hamburg?

    Different airlines have different pet policies for flights from San Francisco to Hamburg. Lufthansa allows pets to travel in the cabin or as checked baggage, but certain restrictions and fees apply. It is recommended to contact the airline directly to get detailed information about their specific pet services, requirements, and any additional fees involved.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Hamburg was $346 for a one-way ticket and $618 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Hamburg from San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Hamburg from San Francisco?

    Copenhagen is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Hamburg.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Hamburg are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,173 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,101 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Hamburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Hamburg 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 Hamburg?

    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 Hamburg with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and HAM 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 San Francisco to Hamburg?

    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 Hamburg from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Hamburg

  • Lufthansa allows one carry-on bag up to 17 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs in economy class. United Airlines permits one carry-on bag up to 20 lbs and charges for checked baggage. Air France allows one carry-on bag up to 26 lbs and offers options for paid checked baggage. British Airways permits one carry-on bag up to 50 lbs and charges for checked baggage.
  • US citizens traveling from San Francisco to Hamburg for tourism or business purposes do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. However, checking the latest visa requirements and regulations before your trip is always advisable to ensure a smooth travel experience.
  • Familiarize yourself with common layover cities for specific airlines on the San Francisco (SFO) to Hamburg (HAM) route. Lufthansa often has layovers in Frankfurt or Munich, while United Airlines may have layovers in cities like Newark or Chicago. Air France frequently has layovers in Paris, and British Airways commonly has layovers in London. Knowing these common layover cities can help you plan your journey more efficiently.
  • Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air France, and British Airways operate flights from San Francisco to Hamburg. Lufthansa offers premium economy, business class, and first-class options, while United Airlines provides economy, premium economy, business class, and first class. Air France offers economy, premium economy, business class, and La Première (first class), and British Airways provides economy, premium economy, business class, and first-class options.
  • Consider airlines such as Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air France, and British Airways, which prioritize reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental sustainability. These airlines have implemented various initiatives to minimize their environmental impacts, such as investing in fuel-efficient aircraft, carbon offset programs, and sustainable practices.

Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Hamburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Hamburg. 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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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8696 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
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Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025SFO - HKG
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Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

For an 8.5 hour flight the service on board lacked a bit. Service start was slow, the food was worse than usual and they skipped the snack they were supposed to deliver before landing.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Checkin was painful and slow! Lady didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t explain the delay. Seemed ahe couldnt see the computer scree and we couldn’t hear her talk through her mask.

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

They cancelled our flight home less than 24 hours before it was supposed to leave. It partially ruined our last day because I was on the phone trying to get 5 people home and the stress that it causes. We still arrived at the airport with no definite flight plans. The actual flight was good but my kids really misses the kids meals I had ordered for them which obviously didn’t make it to the new flight.

The seats were really cramped. The high backs on the chairs made you feel claustrophobic.

Boarding was chaotic and the flight left late but arrived at a decent time. This may have been because of the sxsw festival that was going on.

The flight got canceled and you just send an email in the middle of the night and no solution to how to get on the next flight or provide other solutions.

They were all bad because SAS was at fault and cost me my time. I will never fly SAS again.

You cost me my time and did not compensate properly. Gfy.

Missed a connecting flight and SAS was at fault. I was awarded a $20 voucher in exchange for 8 hours of my time? Gfy.

Seat was lumpier than I’ve ever remembered it to be although comfortable when tilted back. I don’t recall being that hungry after being served food from SAS before. Flight attendant on the second flight to Aalborg seemed to be having a bad day.

Please see my comments for the flight from Chicago to Copenhagen

The meal offered was fish. I am allergic to fish. When I told her, she just took the box of food back without offering me an alternative.... I had to ask... can I then have a bag of chips? She did give it to me. I am a Euro Bonus gold member. Please just take the time to offer something else. Easy and from a customer service point of view, .... Considerate.

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

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

Everything went really well. Snacks could be better and there was no tea/coffee service after dinner. Crew was helpful and friendly.

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

Professional crew and staff, very organized boarding and on time flights, baggage handling. Indian vegetarian meals were good, though could improve by offering Indian bread (naan/paratha/roti) as well. Very helpful pre flight emails with details of onboard experience 👍 Above average selection of movies. Consider offering more movies with subtitles and ratings indicators (e.g., IMDB scores).

Terrible experience. Should be a short simple flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Disgusting insult that United Air doesn’t have a cabin crew ready to receive a plane that’s already an hour plus late in departure. Lots of misinformation along the way from cockpit and crew. Definitely unimpressed with both union and management.

My flight was delayed d the gate was never updated inside the terminal. If I hadn’t checked my email I would have missed my flight. Also, I paid a total of $5100 for my flight to be. Business or first class. My final leg of my flight from Heathrow to Frankfurt was not to standard of what I expected or experienced in the previous legs of my trip.

I requested a wheelchair for they haven’t got it, they are old and don’t speech english

Good but entertainment system was not easy and very buggy

Flights delayed, and not communicated to the level I accustomed to by other airlines. The crew seems to be hating their job and it shows. It costs you nothing to smile and be a bit more friendlier. Also, no jet bridge, passengers have to use stairs, which is hard for my elderly parents. What's the point of ordering wheelchairs?

One of the stewardess was really rude to a customer right near me. I ordered water and was given sparkling water which kind of surprised me as I've always been given still water but I didn't say anything. The lady after me ordered water as well and when she saw it was sparking water, she stopped the stewardess who then said very curtly "You could have told me sooner." Whoa...that was rude! Later this same customer had some liquid spilled on her as the same stewardess handed a drink to the person sitting next to her. I know it wasn't intentional, but it was rather strange. It was very hard to navigate how to get through the Frankfurt airport to our connecting flight. No one told us you'd have to go through security again so it was rather confusing as we didn't have a boarding pass. Luckily we were able to get necessary papers and get to our flight. Sadly, my luggage did not make it out of Frankfurt though.

Quick easy flight, checked my bag and was told to pick it up in LAX but my bag stayed in Frankfurt. I am tracking it with an air tag. I filed a complaint with Alaska Airlines at my last stop in SJC.

For context: 10 hour flight FRA-YVR. Newer A330 Neo plane. Crew were amazing - friendly and efficient. The plane is newer with great overhead space. My main issue is that the Premium Econ cabin is inferior compared with other airlines. Cute amenity kit (a plus). Food was fine, though I’d like to see more wine selection beyond 1 red and 1 white. But, seats aren’t as comfortable, and all Prem Econ and Econ passengers share only 4 washrooms. Washrooms in business are off limits. In addition, Condor charges for seat selection in Prem Econ. Ridiculous on a $1500 one-way ticket. Prem Econ configuration is 2, 4 and 2, and Condor put me and my partner into 2 middle seats in the group of 4 seats, meaning we’d have a single person to our left and to our right. Again, ridiculous. A kind airport agent was able to give us 2 seats in first (and exit) row of Prem Econ but these had no footrests. I wouldn’t rush back to Premium Economy on Condor.

The crew was friendly, but the comfort of the plane and the food definitely had room for improvement.

The cabin staff was very friendly and attentive. The plane was modern and fairly quiet in flight. The video screens are large and of high quality, and I liked that the documentary movie "Anselm" was available for watching.

The flight from Saskatoon to Calgary was canceled by WestJet due to the airline strike. Condor, as the main operator, did not inform us. We found out that information just when we arrived at Saskatoon airport. Fortunately, we had enough time to drive to Calgary airport and catch the flight to Frankfurt. We couldn’t claim compensation for the missing flight because nobody takes responsibility for this situation. When we tried to contact BudgetAir, they redirected us to Condor, and Condor redirected us to WestJet. WestJet keeps saying that they are not responsible for the ticket that was bought from a third-party company.

Because of luggage I had to upgrade to premium economy , which was worth it!

Every thing was fine. The food was lack luster especially after leaving from Italy.

Very good except for the screaming 5 year old that was allowed to yell and scream whenever he wanted too! The mom obviously had no concept of “inside voices”!

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