Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tallinn Airport (TLL): what you need to know
The timezone in Tallinn is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a stress-free journey, 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 SFO to TLL flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Tallinn Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and TLL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Copenhagen Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tallinn Airport (TLL)
At the moment, 334 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Tallinn Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 518 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to TLL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tallinn Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SFO to TLL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tallinn Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 77.36% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tallinn Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tallinn Airport (TLL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Tallinn Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TLL instead:
Follow your own route with a Tallinn Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Sixt or NU Car Rentals and find adventure across Tallinn and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Tallinn Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to central Tallinn
Tallinn Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Tallinn. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Tallinn Airport (TLL)
June is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tallinn Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Tallinn in January.
The warmest month in Tallinn is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tallinn Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -13ºC (9ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to TLL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Estonia
Tallinn has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Estonia just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres south-east of Tallinn, a trip to Tartu will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Tartu University Botanical Garden, Tartu Town Hall Square and Tartu Cathedral (Tartu toomkirik).
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Estonia, consider Narva, about 193 kilometres east of Tallinn. Joaoru – Eesti suurim kuiv jõeorg, Carl Linnè ürdiaed and Skateboard Park are the start of reasons to visit.