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How to get from San Francisco to Berlin

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Copenhagen: about 14h 30m including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Dublin and Munich. Two tickets from $879.

Flights from San Francisco to Berlin

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Copenhagen
14h 30m
two tickets, via Dublin
$879
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,658 mi (9,105 km)
fastest
Via Copenhagen
Denmark
14h 30m
with the connection
San Francisco to Copenhagen flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Copenhagen to Berlin flight 1h
two ticketsfrom $1,066
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
14h 50m
with the connection
San Francisco to Amsterdam flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Berlin flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,434
Via Frankfurt
Germany
15h 10m
with the connection
San Francisco to Frankfurt flight 11h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Berlin flight 1h 5m
two ticketsfrom $1,858
Via Dublin
Ireland
15h 25m
with the connection
San Francisco to Dublin flight 10h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Berlin flight 2h 15m
two ticketsfrom $879
Via Munich
Germany
15h 25m
with the connection
San Francisco to Munich flight 11h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Berlin flight 1h 10m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Berlin

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +19° to +25° by day. In November it is +8° by day and +3° at night, with 10 rainy days.

Jan
+5° 0° 14 days
Feb
+7° 0° 12 days
Mar
+11° +1° 8 days
Apr
+14° +4° 9 days
May
+19° +9° 10 days
Jun
+25° +14° 11 days
Jul
+25° +15° 13 days
Aug
+25° +15° 10 days
Sep
+21° +12° 7 days
Oct
+15° +8° 11 days
Nov
+8° +3° 10 days
Dec
+5° 0° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Berlin?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Copenhagen.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Berlin?
Via Copenhagen: 10h 30m to the connection, 1h after it, about 14h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Berlin with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dublin from $879. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Francisco and Berlin?
Copenhagen (14h 30m total), Amsterdam (14h 50m total), Frankfurt (15h 10m total), Dublin (15h 25m total) and Munich (15h 25m total).
How far is Berlin from San Francisco?
5,658 mi (9,105 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.