Flying from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is nine hours behind Oslo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OSL to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time like September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OSL and SFO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Oslo Gardermoen Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is Rs113,599. A return fare is currently Rs154,552. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OSL to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from OSL to SFO.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from OSL arrive at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Oslo Gardermoen Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near OSL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Oslo Gardermoen Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OSL 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 more of the United States. Travel around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
