Travelling from Oslo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Oslo. Check out your options departing from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) when organising your flight from Oslo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is 8 hours behind Oslo. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Oslo to SFO.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Oslo to SFO leaving from Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
From the centre of Oslo, OSL is around 48 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Oslo to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Break up your flight from Oslo to San Francisco International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Torp Sandefjord Airport and SFO include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You can arrive at TRF from central Oslo in about 1 hour and 28 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 21 minutes to cover the 121 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Torp Sandefjord Airport the day before your flight from Oslo to SFO:
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Oslo to San Francisco International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 47 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
R 5,778 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Oslo to San Francisco International Airport. Return flights start from R 7,363. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Oslo to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Oslo to San Francisco International Airport.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when prices drop. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from Oslo to SFO.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Oslo to San Francisco International Airport.
The best time to fly from Oslo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Oslo to San Francisco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to San Francisco in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 22ºC. Book your flights from Oslo to SFO in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Oslo to San Francisco International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about San Francisco
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in San Francisco right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Oslo to San Francisco International Airport:
One of the best ways to experience San Francisco is to visit its top sights. Essential stops include Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
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