Which airports can I use when flying from Hamburg to San Francisco?

Flights from Hamburg to San Francisco usually depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Hamburg to San Francisco?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Hamburg to San Francisco: • Economy class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Hamburg to San Francisco pass through?

One-stop flights from Hamburg to San Francisco most commonly connect through: • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 28% of one-stop connections • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 22% of one-stop connections • Zurich (ZRH) – 18% of one-stop connections • London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Hamburg to San Francisco?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Hamburg to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 602 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 693 €, a difference of 91 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Lombard Street. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Hamburg to San Francisco flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the 646 € route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Hamburg to San Francisco?

A direct flight from Hamburg to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 14.292 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Hamburg to San Francisco?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Hamburg to San Francisco looking right now?

One-way fares from Hamburg to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 583 €, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Hamburg to San Francisco?

Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 16m, compared to 14h 23m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 28m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

What is the time difference between Hamburg and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 8 hours behind Hamburg (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Hamburg to San Francisco flight?

Return flights from Hamburg to San Francisco range from 576 € to 732 €, with an average of 646 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 576 € counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Hamburg to San Francisco?

Return flights from Hamburg to San Francisco typically range from 576 € to 732 €. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 544 € on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hamburg to San Francisco?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hamburg to San Francisco. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hamburg to San Francisco?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Hamburg to San Francisco at 559 € return. •April (711 €) and December (692 €) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 27% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Hamburg to San Francisco the cheapest?

Flights from Hamburg to San Francisco are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 11% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Hamburg to San Francisco?

American Airlines (544 €) and Finnair (545 €) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Hamburg to San Francisco according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Hamburg to San Francisco?

Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) is the most popular stopover for the Hamburg to San Francisco route. 28% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via CPH.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Hamburg to San Francisco?

Flights via Madrid Barajas (MAD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of 583 €. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Hamburg to San Francisco, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Zurich (ZRH) had the shortest average connection time for Hamburg to San Francisco stopovers at 8h 13m over the past 3 months.

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544 €

Typical prices: 576 €-732 €

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Mon 26.2.Sun 11.3.

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Cheapest one-way flight

388 €

Typical prices: 491 €-847 €

Finnair

Thu 1.2.

HAM - SFO • 2 stops

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15 weeks

in advance

Our data shows that travellers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.

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November

Cheapest • 13% price drop

August

Most popular

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Cheapest • Avg 583 € (return)

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Shortest trip • 14h 16m (one-way)

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Recent return flight deals from Hamburg to San Francisco

Fri, 26. Feb - Thu, 11. Mar

6:10 - 18:45HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

21h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

7:07 - 10:40SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

18h 33m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

544 €American Airlines

Wed, 24. Feb - Mon, 8. Mar

6:50 - 14:55HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

17h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

17:25 - 18:00SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

15h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

544 €American Airlines

Tue, 23. Feb - Mon, 8. Mar

12:25 - 0:57HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

21h 32m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:37 - 18:10SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

21h 33m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Helsinki-Vantaa

545 €Finnair

Mon, 30. Nov - Wed, 13. Jan

19:35 - 14:50HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

28h 15m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 14:45SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

13h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

547 €Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 30. Nov - Fri, 15. Jan

19:35 - 14:50HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

28h 15m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 22:15SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

20h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

547 €Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 23. Mar - Mon, 19. Apr

6:10 - 19:45HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

21h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

11:49 - 14:15SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

17h 26m2 stops Los Angeles London Heathrow

548 €British Airways

Thu, 12. Nov - Thu, 26. Nov

6:45 - 18:45HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

21h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

10:41 - 18:05SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

22h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

549 €British Airways

Wed, 10. Mar - Tue, 16. Mar

12:25 - 0:57HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

21h 32m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa New York John F Kennedy Intl

13:39 - 18:10SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

20h 31m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Helsinki-Vantaa

553 €Finnair

Sat, 20. Mar - Fri, 2. Apr

13:35 - 20:35HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

15h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

13:45 - 14:30SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

15h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

574 €Lufthansa

Sat, 20. Mar - Thu, 1. Apr

13:35 - 20:35HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

15h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

14:40 - 13:05SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

13h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

588 €Lufthansa

Recent last minute flight deals from Hamburg to San Francisco

Sun, 1. Nov - Mon, 30. Nov

20:35 - 14:50HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

27h 15m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 19:05SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

17h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

650 €Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 1. Nov - Mon, 30. Nov

20:35 - 14:50HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

27h 15m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 16:40SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

38h 55m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda

681 €Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 30. Oct - Fri, 6. Nov

6:15 - 15:50HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

17h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 22:15SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

20h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

691 €Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 30. Oct - Fri, 6. Nov

8:25 - 1:12HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

24h 47m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa New York John F Kennedy Intl

7:03 - 18:10SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

26h 07m2 stops Los Angeles Helsinki-Vantaa

752 €Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1. Nov - Mon, 30. Nov

6:30 - 11:46HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

37h 16m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7:00 - 17:20SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

25h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Munich Franz Josef Strauss

767 €United Airlines

Fri, 30. Oct - Thu, 12. Nov

7:15 - 20:35HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

21h 20m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:35 - 9:05SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

17h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

870 €Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1. Nov - Mon, 30. Nov

13:50 - 14:25HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

33h 35m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Lisbon Humberto Delgado

16:35 - 22:20SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

20h 45m3 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Milan Malpensa Frankfurt am Main

937 €Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30. Oct - Fri, 6. Nov

8:25 - 22:40HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

22h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:05 - 17:45SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

20h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

939 €Delta

Fri, 30. Oct - Fri, 6. Nov

8:25 - 22:40HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

22h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:05 - 17:45SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

20h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

939 €Delta

Mon, 2. Nov - Thu, 19. Nov

11:00 - 16:05HAM Hamburg-SFO San Francisco

14h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

13:50 - 17:05SFO San Francisco-HAM Hamburg

18h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1.166 €Lufthansa

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Hamburg to San Francisco flights

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How much is a return flight from Hamburg to San Francisco? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Hamburg to San Francisco departing in February.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hamburg to San Francisco?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hamburg to San Francisco. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Hamburg to San Francisco? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Hamburg to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from Hamburg to San Francisco at 559 € return.
•April (711 €) and December (692 €) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 27% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Hamburg to San Francisco the cheapest?: Flights from Hamburg to San Francisco are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 11% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Hamburg to San Francisco?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Hamburg to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Hamburg to San Francisco?
A direct flight from Hamburg to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 14.292 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Hamburg to San Francisco?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Hamburg to San Francisco flight?
Return flights from Hamburg to San Francisco range from 576 € to 732 €, with an average of 646 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 576 € counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Hamburg to San Francisco flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the 646 € route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How are flight prices from Hamburg to San Francisco looking right now?
One-way fares from Hamburg to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 583 €, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Hamburg to San Francisco?
Flights from Hamburg to San Francisco usually depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Hamburg to San Francisco pass through?
One-stop flights from Hamburg to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Hamburg to San Francisco?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Hamburg to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 602 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 693 €, a difference of 91 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Hamburg to San Francisco?
Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 16m, compared to 14h 23m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 28m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).
What is the time difference between Hamburg and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 8 hours behind Hamburg (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?
Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Lombard Street. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average 602 €, which is about 91 € less than Sunday fares (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 11% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Hamburg to San Francisco trip for November. Fares historically average 559 € return in that month – typically 152 € less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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