Travelling from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is eight hours behind Dusseldorf and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DUS to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dusseldorf International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DUS and SFO include:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Rs96,243 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs95,099. These prices can change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from DUS to SFO, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to San Francisco International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from DUS to SFO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Of the departures from Dusseldorf International Airport, 78.28% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Dusseldorf International Airport from central Dusseldorf, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DUS? If you're catching an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're getting in on a late Dusseldorf International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore San Francisco and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before you travel.
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 about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Francisco in February.
Book your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DUS to SFO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another well-known destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
