What percentage of San Francisco to Copenhagen flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 7.6% of flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that the majority of travelers on this route typically experience at least one connection.

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

A direct flight from San Francisco to Copenhagen typically takes around 10 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 8807 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a longer duration, averaging approximately 14 hours and 50 minutes. The median flight time for direct routes is 615 minutes, while flights with one stop average 890 minutes.

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

Historically, direct flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen were, on average, 47% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $792, while connecting flights had a median price of $537. Direct flights constituted about 15.6% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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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. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8807 kilometers.

Right now, if you're looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen, fares 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, indicating that deals are currently less common. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen is during February, with a median fare of $408. Other cost-effective months include November, where the median fare is $411, and January, with a median of $412. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

For flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 7.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When itineraries do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally anticipate a journey with at least one stop on this route.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Regular price: $489 - $1,181

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen is between $489 and $1181. The current lowest deal is $626 with TAP Portugal, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 17.

now $626

Low $489

High $1,181

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to CPH is February, with a median price of $408. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $993. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $408

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $993

Jan

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Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Scandinavian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$723

$805

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$744

$815

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Lufthansa

$725

$799

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

United Airlines

$742

$806

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

United Airlines

$733

$806

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

United Airlines

$746

$806

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 12

$728 → $635

13%

7 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 27

$736 → $646

12%

6 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 13

$727 → $649

11%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$716 → $649

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 from San Francisco to Copenhagen are above the typical level, with a median price of $1036.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $408.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 18h 35m long

Flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen typically take 18h 35m, covering a distance of 8807 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 7.6% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

TAP Portugal offers a recent deal for $626

A recent deal from TAP Portugal to Copenhagen was found for $626, departing November 11.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$694

Copenhagen main airports to arrive at

Airport Copenhagen (CPH)

Cheapest

Copenhagen Airport is ideal for direct access to Copenhagen, offering the cheapest flights from San Francisco.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$695

Airports nearby Copenhagen used as alternative

Malmö (MMX)

Malmö (MMX) is a useful alternative due to its extreme proximity and ease of access.

📍 ~28 km from Copenhagen (reachable by train or car)

💸 Flights from ~$720

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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 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $674, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $663. Prices tended to increase significantly for bookings made 28-59 days in advance, averaging $1038.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Copenhagen was considered to be $603 or less. The median price observed for this route was $1036. Travelers might expect to pay around $1342 for flights at the higher end of the typical price range.

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 favorable prices, with a median of $412. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1036 for this route.

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San Francisco to Copenhagen: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Copenhagen

Regular price: $489 - $1,181

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen is between $489 and $1181. The current lowest deal is $626 with TAP Portugal, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 17.

now $626

Low $489

High $1,181

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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$723

$805

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$744

$815

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Lufthansa

$725

$799

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

United Airlines

$742

$806

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

United Airlines

$733

$806

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Copenhagen

San Francisco (SFO) - Copenhagen (CPH)

United Airlines

$746

$806

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 12

$728 → $635

13%

7 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 27

$736 → $646

12%

6 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 13

$727 → $649

11%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$716 → $649

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Copenhagen