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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Copenhagen to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from Copenhagen to San Francisco International

Copenhagen to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Copenhagen to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Copenhagen to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,001
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time10 hrs, 58 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week13

Finding cheap flights from Copenhagen to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Copenhagen to San Francisco International is R 9,260. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Copenhagen to San Francisco International.
Delta and Scandinavian Airlines fly direct from Copenhagen to San Francisco International.
As of April 2025, there are 13 flights per week flying from Copenhagen to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Copenhagen to San Francisco International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Copenhagen Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Monday, 2 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 58 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, SWISS and Scandinavian Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • Around 11 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

  • The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Copenhagen.

  • Flights from CPH to SFO start at 12:05 — the first with SAS. The last service of the day is at 13:30 with SAS. In total, there are nine weekly Copenhagen Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your CPH to SFO flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • SAS is your gateway to exploring San Francisco (and perhaps some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with SAS on this route.

  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for CPH to SFO flights is SAS.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Copenhagen Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CPH and SFO include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • R 6,001 is the best price for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 9,242. These fares may change based on availability.

  • To score cheap tickets from CPH to SFO, book your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from CPH to SFO couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Copenhagen Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

  • 76.54% of flights taking off from Copenhagen Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • To reach Copenhagen Airport from central Copenhagen, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near CPH:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

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 reach the centre by car.

  • It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Copenhagen Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Book your flight from Copenhagen Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from CPH to SFO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • You've done San Francisco, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Fresno is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without dropping by Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

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