Travelling from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Hamburg.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HAM to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hamburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HAM and SFO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
R 6,562 is currently the best price for a one-way Hamburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 8,445. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HAM to SFO if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Hamburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Hamburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Of all flights departing from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Hamburg to Hamburg Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near HAM? If you've booked an early flight from Hamburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late Hamburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Hamburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Hamburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from HAM to SFO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.