Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL): what you need to know
The timezone in Oslo is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SFO to OSL flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SFO and OSL:
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How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Right now, Rs76,804 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs168,272. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to OSL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to OSL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OSL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Oslo Gardermoen Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Thrifty and see more of Oslo and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Oslo Gardermoen Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to central Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport to the centre of Oslo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It typically takes 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
September is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Oslo in March.
The warmest month in Oslo is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to OSL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -14ºC and 1ºC on average.
Explore more of Norway
You've done Oslo, now it's time to discover other corners of Norway. Travel about 306 kilometres west to Bergen to tick off its must-visit sights. From Fløyfjellet to Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama, your itinerary will be busy.
Trondheim is another well-known destination in Norway and is around 386 kilometres north of Oslo. No journey is complete without experiencing Nidaros Cathedral (Nidaros Domkirke), Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet.
