International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH). 5,472 miles, 10h 40m nonstop.
SFO to CPH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,472 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 10h 40mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- ASSK2 airlinesAlaska, SAS Scandinavian
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 9h aheadCopenhagen vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Copenhagen
Round trips from $442
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Copenhagen
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 20 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $70
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, ORD, PHX, PHL, LAX, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL, MCO, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW, OSL · first checked bag from $80
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YVR · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLUAB64 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- London (LGW)BANO2 airlines
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only Alaska and SAS Scandinavian fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or ORD is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $442; September 2026 is the most expensive at $622 and up, a difference of $180 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Copenhagen is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 9 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search San Francisco to CopenhagenSan Francisco to Copenhagen: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Copenhagen?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Copenhagen (CPH) takes about 10h 40m gate to gate, covering 5,472 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to CPH?
Alaska Airlines and SAS Scandinavian Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Copenhagen (CPH), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, ORD and LHR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Copenhagen (CPH), starting at $442 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Copenhagen flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and CPH on Europe/Copenhagen time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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