What percentage of San Francisco to Copenhagen flights are direct?

Historically, only 7.6% of flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen have been direct. For connecting flights on this route, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that the vast majority of journeys between these two cities will involve at least one stop. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period.

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Copenhagen takes approximately 10 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 8807 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to about 14 hours and 50 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes, which are significantly shorter than those involving connections.

How much do direct flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen are typically 47% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $792, while connecting flights had a median price of $537. Despite the higher cost, direct flights constituted 15.6% of the available options over the trailing 90 days. This indicates a notable premium for the convenience of non-stop travel on this route.

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San Francisco to Copenhagen: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

A typical journey from San Francisco to Copenhagen takes about 18h 35m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8807 kilometers.

When looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen, the fares right now are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $603–$1342, with a median of $1036. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen are February, with a median fare of $408, followed by November at $411, and January at $412. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen connect at least once. Only 7.6% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Regular price: $609 - $1,260

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen is typically between $609 and $1260. The current lowest deal is $598 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Oct 19-Oct 26.

now $598

Low $609

High $1,260

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen is February, with a median price of $408. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $993. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $408

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $993

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Scandinavian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$847

$904

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Lufthansa

$744

$826

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$721

$775

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Scandinavian Airlines

$656

$745

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Scandinavian Airlines

$664

$750

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Scandinavian Airlines

$656

$745

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

$1,067 → $897

16%

7 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 10

$716 → $637

11%

4 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 16

$744 → $674

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$749 → $679

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen

San Francisco - Copenhagen route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Copenhagen are above the typical level at $598.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $408 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights average 18h 35m

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Copenhagen is 18 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 92.4% of routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers direct flights

Scandinavian Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen are frequent, appearing often.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a primary departure airport for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$682

Copenhagen main airports to arrive at

Airport Copenhagen (CPH)

Cheapest

Copenhagen Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car, train, metro, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$646

Airports nearby Copenhagen used as alternative

Malmö (MMX)

Malmö Airport is an excellent alternative for low-cost carrier routes not served by Copenhagen.

📍 ~28 km from destination city (reachable by train or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$668

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Copenhagen

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $590. Booking within 7-13 days of travel saw average prices around $663, while booking 0-6 days out had an average price of $674. Conversely, booking 28-59 days in advance showed a significantly higher average price of $1038, indicating that planning too far ahead may not yield the best value for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Copenhagen is considered to be $603 or less. The median price for this route was $1036. About 25% of the observed prices were $603 or lower, while 75% of prices were at or below $1342. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen include February, with a median price of $408, and November, with a median price of $411. January also offered competitive prices, with a median of $412. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $1036 for this route. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider planning their trips during these times.

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San Francisco to Copenhagen: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

A typical journey from San Francisco to Copenhagen takes about 18h 35m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8807 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Regular price: $609 - $1,260

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen is typically between $609 and $1260. The current lowest deal is $598 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Oct 19-Oct 26.

now $598

Low $609

High $1,260

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen

February

Cheapest

Flights from $408

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $993

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Scandinavian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$847

$904

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Lufthansa

$744

$826

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$721

$775

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Scandinavian Airlines

$656

$745

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Scandinavian Airlines

$664

$750

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Scandinavian Airlines

$656

$745

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

$1,067 → $897

16%

7 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 10

$716 → $637

11%

4 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 16

$744 → $674

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$749 → $679

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen

San Francisco - Copenhagen route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Copenhagen are above the typical level at $598.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $408 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights average 18h 35m

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Copenhagen is 18 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 92.4% of routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers direct flights

Scandinavian Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen are frequent, appearing often.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a primary departure airport for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$682

Copenhagen main airports to arrive at

Airport Copenhagen (CPH)

Cheapest

Copenhagen Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car, train, metro, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$646

Airports nearby Copenhagen used as alternative

Malmö (MMX)

Malmö Airport is an excellent alternative for low-cost carrier routes not served by Copenhagen.

Copenhagen, Denmark

93% AI deal score

$2,125

$1,267

Save $858

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Copenhagen

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Copenhagen

San Francisco to Copenhagen: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Copenhagen

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Direct flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen

San Francisco - Copenhagen route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Flights average 18h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Scandinavian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Copenhagen main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Copenhagen used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Copenhagen

Best Elite deals to Copenhagen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Copenhagen

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen?

How much should a flight from San Francisco to Copenhagen cost?

What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen?

What percentage of San Francisco to Copenhagen flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen?

How much do direct flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen cost compared to connecting flights?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Copenhagen from other cities

San Francisco to Copenhagen: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Copenhagen

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Direct flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen

San Francisco - Copenhagen route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Flights average 18h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Scandinavian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Copenhagen main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Copenhagen used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Copenhagen

Best Elite deals to Copenhagen

Jan 17

Jan 27

Jan 30

Jan 29

Oct 31

Oct 31

Oct 31

Nov 23

Nov 25

Nov 03

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Nov 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Copenhagen

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen?

How much should a flight from San Francisco to Copenhagen cost?

What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen?