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Consider flying Business Class on SAS Scandinavia Airlines, Finnair, and British Airways from SFO to STO, as the airlines have lounges in ARN. SAS business lounge is in Terminal 5 near Gate F26; SAS Gold Lounge in Terminal 5, close to Gate F26; Finnair Lounge in Terminal 5, close to Gate F36; and British Airways Lounge in Terminal5 close to Gate F26. At these lounges, you can enjoy comfortable seating, complimentary seating, business facilities, entertainment, and reading materials.

There are no direct flights from SFO to STO. Therefore, you can have one or multiple layovers on the route. The layover city you fly to on the SFO-STO route depends on the airline you fly, the destination airport, and the number of layovers you will have. Lufthansa and United Airlines mainly have layovers in Frankfurt (FRA), British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have layovers in London (LHR), KLM in Amsterdam (AMS), and SAS Scandinavian Airlines in Copenhagen (CPH).

A flight from San Francisco to Stockholm emits approximately 5291 lb of carbon per passenger. However, flying WestJet, British Airways, Icelandair, Vueling, and Air Canada, offers sustainable travel on the route. Consider WestJet, as the airline has flights with emissions as low as 3435 lb per person on the route. The eco-friendly airlines on the SFO-STO route have fuel-efficient airlines which minimize fuel consumption and, ultimately, emissions hence sustainable travel.

The Arlanda Express trains departing from Arlanda Central Station within the airport complex offer direct transit to downtown Stockholm, in about 20 minutes. The airport also has commuter trains offering transit to surrounding regions with multiple stations in the city. Buses provide a cost-effective transport option. The airport has several bus lines serving the city, including the downtown region. The buses are in the Arrivals areas on the ground floor, outside the terminal buildings of Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Flights from San Francisco to Stockholm usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and may arrive at several airports in Stockholm area, including Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), Stockholm Bromma (BMA), Stockholm Skavsta (NYO) and Stockholm Vasteras/Hasslo (VST).

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

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

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 11% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 9% of one-stop connections

Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the San Francisco to Stockholm route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $692 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,009, a difference of $317. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Stockholm are Stockholms Centralstation, Stockholm City Conference Centre and Vasamuseet. These are among the most viewed places in Stockholm on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of $864. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Stockholm takes 0h 00m, covering 5,363 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 Stockholm are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $703, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 00m, compared with 14h 37m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 28m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Stockholm 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.

Since Stockholm is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) — daily rates from around $20:

• Sixt
• Alamo
• Budget
• Hertz
• Europcar

Near Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) — daily rates from around $18:

• Budget
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Sixt

Near Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) — daily rates from around $16:

• Sixt
• Hertz
• Europcar
• Budget
• MABI

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Stockholm range from $629 to $1,071, with an average of $864 over the past 12 months. Anything below $629 counts as a good deal.