How to get from San Francisco to Tenerife

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Toronto: about 15h 24m including the connection. Other options: via Montreal, Lisbon, Madrid and Dublin. Two tickets from $390.

Flights from San Francisco to Tenerife

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Toronto
15h 24m
two tickets, via Madrid
$390
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,818 mi (9,363 km)
fastest
Via Toronto
Canada
15h 24m
with the connection
San Francisco to Toronto flight 4h 59m
Connection of about 3h
Toronto to Tenerife flight 7h 25m
two ticketsfrom $710
Via Montreal
Canada
15h 30m
with the connection
San Francisco to Montreal flight 5h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Montreal to Tenerife flight 6h 50m
two ticketsfrom $607
Via Lisbon
Portugal
16h 43m
with the connection
San Francisco to Lisbon flight 11h 8m
Connection of about 3h
Lisbon to Tenerife flight 2h 35m
two ticketsfrom $482
Via Madrid
Spain
17h 15m
with the connection
San Francisco to Madrid flight 11h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Madrid to Tenerife flight 2h 55m
two ticketsfrom $390
Via Dublin
Ireland
17h 30m
with the connection
San Francisco to Dublin flight 10h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Tenerife flight 4h 20m
two ticketsfrom $855

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 Tenerife

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, July and August, +17° to +23° by day, sea +23° to +24°. In November it is +11° by day and +3° at night, sea +23°, with 9 rainy days.

Jan
+7° 0° +21° 10 days
Feb
+8° −1° +20° 9 days
Mar
+9° 0° +20° 7 days
Apr
+11° +2° +21° 7 days
May
+13° +3° +21° 5 days
Jun
+17° +7° +23° 3 days
Jul
+23° +13° +23° 3 days
Aug
+23° +13° +24° 7 days
Sep
+16° +7° +24° 8 days
Oct
+15° +7° +24° 7 days
Nov
+11° +3° +23° 9 days
Dec
+8° +1° +22° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), 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 Tenerife?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Toronto.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Tenerife?
Via Toronto: 4h 59m to the connection, 7h 25m after it, about 15h 24m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Tenerife with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Madrid from $390. 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 Tenerife?
Toronto (15h 24m total), Montreal (15h 30m total), Lisbon (16h 43m total), Madrid (17h 15m total) and Dublin (17h 30m total).
How far is Tenerife from San Francisco?
5,818 mi (9,363 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.