Travelling from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is nine hours behind Hamburg. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco.
Your flight from Hamburg to SFO won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Hamburg to SFO. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Hamburg Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
The distance from Hamburg's city centre to LBC is around 56 kilometres. Consider the available transport options and possible delays when working out the best way to get to the airport.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Hamburg to SFO flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Luebeck-Blankensee Airport:
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Have a late flight from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near SFO and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Currently, 351 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 512 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Hamburg to SFO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Cheap Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Visit San Francisco in December for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Hamburg to SFO plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about San Francisco
Once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Francisco:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in San Francisco when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Golden Gate Bridge followed by Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
Explore more of the United States
Fresno is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Francisco. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in the United States, consider Sacramento, about 129 kilometres northeast of San Francisco. California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Crocker Art Museum are among the biggest draws.