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Among airlines operating Copenhagen to San Francisco flights:

• Scandinavian Airlines: offers extra legroom
• Air France: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Scandinavian Airlines operates flights between Copenhagen and San Francisco.

Flights from Copenhagen to San Francisco usually depart from Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Scandinavian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Copenhagen to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 532 € return via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), compared with 798 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 86 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Scandinavian Airlines and Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Copenhagen to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 26% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 8% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Copenhagen to San Francisco route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 737 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 790 €, a difference of 52 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Copenhagen to San Francisco route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 25 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Copenhagen to San Francisco flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Copenhagen to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 12:40 and lands at 23:43
• Latest: departs at 12:45 and lands at 23:48.

The flight takes about 11h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of 762 €. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Copenhagen to San Francisco takes 11h 03m, covering 14.164 km.

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.

One-way fares from Copenhagen to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 1.418 €, which is 102% above the typical average for this route.

Scandinavian Airlines is the only airline operating Copenhagen to San Francisco flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 29m, compared to 14h 46m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 14h 55m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

San Francisco is 9 hours behind Copenhagen (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 13 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Return flights from Copenhagen to San Francisco range from 648 € to 912 €, with an average of 762 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 648 € counts as a good deal.