Travelling from Hamburg International Airport (HAM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is nine hours behind Hamburg.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your HAM to SFO flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamburg International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HAM and SFO:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg International Airport (HAM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Rs114,923 is currently the best price for a one-way Hamburg International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs168,541. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HAM to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Hamburg International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from HAM to SFO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamburg International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
Of all flights leaving Hamburg International Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Hamburg International Airport from central Hamburg, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HAM? If you're catching an early flight from Hamburg International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel near SFO if you're taking a late Hamburg International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of San Francisco and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Hamburg International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Hamburg International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 24ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HAM to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its popular sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Fresno is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without experiencing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.