Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE): what you need to know
Nuremberg's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Nuremberg eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to NUE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Nuremberg Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and NUE:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Nuremberg Airport flight is R 7,194. A round-trip fare is currently R 15,438. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to NUE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nuremberg Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from SFO to NUE is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on schedule at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nuremberg Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NUE if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Nuremberg Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Nuremberg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Enterprise to explore Nuremberg and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Nuremberg Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to central Nuremberg
From Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 2 hours.
When to fly to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nuremberg Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Nuremberg based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nuremberg Airport for July if you'd like to explore Nuremberg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to NUE in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Nuremberg has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Nuremberg, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 467 kilometres north of Nuremberg. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.
