Flying from Dusseldorf to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
San Francisco is nine hours behind Dusseldorf. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco, which operates on the UTC-8 timezone.
Your flight from Dusseldorf to SFO won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a popular month like September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Dusseldorf to SFO departing from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
DUS is around 11 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Dusseldorf Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dusseldorf to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Dusseldorf Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from DUS land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Dusseldorf Weeze Airport (NRN)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Dusseldorf to San Francisco International Airport. Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is one of the options between Dusseldorf Weeze Airport and SFO.
You can reach NRN from central Dusseldorf in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours to travel the 72 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Dusseldorf Weeze Airport the day before your Dusseldorf to SFO flight:
The majority of flights that depart Dusseldorf Weeze Airport arrive at their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 85%.
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a late flight from Dusseldorf to San Francisco International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SFO:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Dusseldorf to San Francisco International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
Central San Francisco is around 21 kilometres from San Francisco International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, R 6,484 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to San Francisco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,903. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Dusseldorf to SFO. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Dusseldorf to San Francisco International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Dusseldorf to SFO.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Dusseldorf to San Francisco International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to San Francisco. July is when most people book flights from Dusseldorf to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Dusseldorf to SFO plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Francisco to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Dusseldorf to San Francisco International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about San Francisco
Start your San Francisco trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dusseldorf to San Francisco International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned San Francisco itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres east of San Francisco, a trip to Fresno will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Sacramento is another essential stop in the United States and is around 129 kilometres northeast of San Francisco. No journey is complete without dropping by California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Crocker Art Museum.
