Travelling from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
Hamburg is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) taking off from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
San Francisco is eight hours behind Hamburg. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Hamburg to SFO.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Hamburg to SFO departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Hamburg Airport:
When it comes to Hamburg Airport's on-time performance, 75.01% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
You can arrive at LBC from central Hamburg in about 1 hour by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Hamburg to SFO flight? Kick back in a hotel near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near SFO:
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Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week before your Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport flight.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
Central San Francisco is around 18 kilometres from San Francisco International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, 276 € 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 455 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability 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 offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Affordable Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Plan your visit to San Francisco in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Hamburg to SFO plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Francisco to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Francisco
After booking your flight from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Francisco:
Golden Gate Bridge and Painted Ladies - Alamo Square are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your San Francisco travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Alcatraz Island.
Explore more of the United States
Fresno is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Francisco. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Sacramento is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 129 kilometres north-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without dropping by Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.
