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$273+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Europe

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPH
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated April 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
2 stars

Round-trip from

$523
(Delta)

One-way from

$273
(Gurufare)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,134

Good round-trip deal

$583 or less

Good one-way deal

$290 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Europe flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Europe
One-way flight from San Francisco to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($280 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Europe.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Europe.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1711:00 pmSFO - BCN
2 stops25h 35mAir Canada
Fri 11/285:50 amBCN - SFO
2 stops24h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 4/24$522
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1610:45 pmSFO - BCN
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Wed 9/249:30 amBCN - SFO
1 stop19h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/25$523
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/105:15 amSFO - BCN
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/228:05 pmBCN - SFO
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$525
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:30 amSFO - BCN
2 stops16h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/96:50 amBCN - SFO
2 stops17h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$526
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/78:10 pmSFO - BCN
Nonstop11h 35mIberia
Thu 10/22:05 pmBCN - SFO
Nonstop13h 05mIberia
Deal found 4/25$536
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1610:29 pmSFO - BCN
2 stops25h 51mBritish Airways
Tue 9/236:30 pmBCN - SFO
2 stops32h 52mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/24$550
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/84:40 pmSFO - BCN
1 stop16h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/162:45 pmBCN - SFO
2 stops32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/23$555
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:45 pmSFO - BCN
2 stops21h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 9/178:10 pmBCN - SFO
1 stop27h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/24$564
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/98:10 pmSFO - BCN
Nonstop11h 35mVueling
Tue 8/192:05 pmBCN - SFO
Nonstop13h 05mVueling
Deal found 4/23$577
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/265:40 pmSFO - FCO
2 stops41h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/1211:55 amFCO - SFO
1 stop35h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/24$586
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/164:30 pmSFO - FCO
1 stop15h 25mCondor
Fri 9/268:20 amFCO - SFO
1 stop15h 10mCondor
Deal found 4/24$590
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/308:40 amSFO - BCN
2 stops26h 10mAustrian Airlines
Wed 10/158:40 pmBCN - SFO
2 stops25h 00mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/24$594

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Europe that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Europe that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Europe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

10:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop22h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/24

9:30 am-8:28 pm

1 stop19h 58m

$523

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

6:30 am-9:20 am

2 stops17h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 10/21

6:50 am-11:09 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$524

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

8:30 am-7:50 am

1 stop14h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 10/7

1:15 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$525

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

6:30 am-8:20 am

2 stops16h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 10/9

6:50 am-3:28 pm

2 stops17h 38m

$526

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops18h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 10/10

9:30 am-11:53 pm

2 stops23h 23m

$528

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

8:10 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop11h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 10/2

2:05 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop13h 05m

$536

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

10:29 pm-9:20 am

2 stops25h 51m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/23

6:30 pm-6:22 pm

2 stops32h 52m

$550

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

6:45 pm-1:30 am

2 stops21h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/17

8:10 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$564

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

8:10 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop11h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 8/19

2:05 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop13h 05m

$577

San FranciscoRome

SFO - FCO

SFOFCO

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 5/13

8:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$590

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Europe flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Europe flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Europe flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Europe flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Europe flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Europe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Europe from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Europe

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Europe?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Europe (average of $523). Flying from San Francisco to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $953). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to EU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 25, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Europe, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Europe by month

Plan your trip to Europe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Europe ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Europe when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Europe by month

Plan your trip to Europe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Europe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Europe. Reviews last updated April 25, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Europe?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Europe from San Francisco.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Europe flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Europe one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $273. Vueling flights start at $287 while deals on Iberia start at $296 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Europe?

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Europe?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Europe? While on average our users pay $1,383, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $267. The most popular route (San Francisco - London Heathrow), is priced around $540.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Europe that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Europe flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Europe?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Europe.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Europe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Europe by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Europe?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Europe (average of $523). Flying from San Francisco to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $953). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Europe. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LEVELCheapest$257Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$285Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$404Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$426Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
WestJetCheapest$434Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$434Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
VuelingCheapest$436Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FinnairCheapest$465Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$472Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
JetBlueCheapest$484Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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