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Each day, there are typically several nonstop flights between San Francisco and Copenhagen for travelers to choose from. You will usually find flights that also require a layover, and these connections may be in cities such as Atlanta or Amsterdam. Flights that require connections are often serviced by airlines such as Alaska and Delta Airlines.

A common way to go from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is by driving, which generally will take anywhere from 15 to 20min as long as there is no extra traffic. You can opt for public transportation instead, like the Red BART line, which will bring you to the airport in around 30 to 35min.

When you choose to drive from Copenhagen Airport to the heart of Copenhagen, you can expect for it to normally take around 15 to 20min. If you take public transportation, like train line 029, it will take you closer to 10 to 15min.

Copenhagen has its own Car Rental Center which can be conveniently reached by taking a free inter-terminal bus. In this rental center, you will find offices for many different car rental agencies, ranging from Avis to SIXT. The rental center is open every day of the week from 7 am to 11 pm.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Copenhagen flights:

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

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

Only Scandinavian Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Copenhagen.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $533 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $970 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 11% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the San Francisco to Copenhagen route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $821 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $988, a difference of $167. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 San Francisco to Copenhagen route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 10 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Copenhagen are Tivoli, Københavns Hovedbanegård and Amager Square. These are among the most viewed places in Copenhagen on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:45 pm and lands at 3:09 am
• Latest: departs at 5:45 pm and lands at 4:09 am.

The flight takes about 10h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% below the route average of $917. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Copenhagen takes 10h 24m, 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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Copenhagen are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $370, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Scandinavian Airlines is the only airline operating San Francisco to Copenhagen flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 29m, compared with 14h 35m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 38m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

Kastrup Copenhagen Airport (CPH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Sixt
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget
• keddy by Europcar

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen range from $694 to $1,151, with an average of $917 over the past 12 months. Anything below $694 counts as a good deal.