Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco eight hours behind Berlin.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your BER to SFO flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BER and SFO:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, Rs99,394 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs143,429. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BER to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BER to SFO.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
74.2% of flights departing from Berlin Brandenburg Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BER:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel near SFO if you're taking a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore San Francisco and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Francisco in February.
Lock in your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BER to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in United States, consider Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are key reasons to visit.