Cheap flights from San Francisco to Europe from $396

The cheapest month to fly to Europe from San Francisco is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $635, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Europe during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $688.

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to Europe is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Europe on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $839. Flights from San Francisco to Europe on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $974. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from San Francisco to Europe in the afternoon for as low as $877. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $931. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Europe from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Europe for around $800 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Europe from San Francisco for as low as $748 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Europe flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Europe

United Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Europe from San Francisco according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Europe. Keep in mind that there are 30 different airlines that fly to Europe on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

84 flights are operational daily from San Francisco to Europe as of May 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 4:00PM, with 69% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

As of May 2026, 590 flights take off from San Francisco and land in Europe each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 15% of weekly flights taking off on this day.