Travelling from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is Hamburg's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) departing from here.
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 8 hours behind Hamburg.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Hamburg to SFO.
Travelling over a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from Hamburg to SFO that includes a stopover. To see the options leaving from Hamburg Airport (HAM), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers between HAM and SFO include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
HAM is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Hamburg Airport:
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a late flight from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SFO:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 47 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport from R 5,598 or travel return from just R 8,917. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To find cheap tickets from Hamburg to SFO, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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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. To steer clear of the crowds, head to San Francisco in February when it's quieter.
Before you book a flight from Hamburg to SFO, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about San Francisco
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Francisco right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Hamburg to San Francisco International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are popular attractions which should feature on any good San Francisco itinerary.
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