Traveling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Stockholm: what you need to know
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Stockholm is eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your SFO to Stockholm flight.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're traveling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from SFO to Stockholm with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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SFO is around 11 miles from central San Francisco. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
77.36% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Stockholm
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm flight is $221. The cheapest price for a return flight is $436. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from SFO to Stockholm if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm ticket.
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Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is around 25 miles from central Stockholm. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 35 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ARN:
Pick up a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car and discover Stockholm and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Europcar and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week before your flight from SFO to Stockholm can help you secure the lowest rate.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Bromma Airport (BMA) is about 6 miles from central Stockholm. Once you've hopped off your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 55 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near BMA. Kick back and get cozy after your SFO to Stockholm flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Bromma Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from BMA four weeks in advance often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Step off your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm and head straight for your hotel or start discovering the city right away. The center of Stockholm is around 65 miles from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) and typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there.
Public transport will take you there in roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Get some sleep before the next chapter of your journey at Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport. Just a short drive from NYO, stay here after your SFO to Stockholm flight and make arrival day feel unhurried.
Begin your journey without stressing over how to reach your destination with a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. Book your wheels with trusted suppliers here like Budget, Hertz and Sixt.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm is always a good idea. As well as better deals, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at NYO.
Best time to go to Stockholm
Plan your trip to Stockholm in high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 54ºF to 79ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 18ºF and 41ºF. Search for a cheap ticket from SFO to Stockholm around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Stockholm
After booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Stockholm:
Stockholm Palace and Vasa Museum are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Stockholm must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Djurgarden.
Explore more of Sweden
Helsingborg is just one of the many cities in Sweden waiting to be explored after you've seen Stockholm. Around 300 miles away to the south-west, popular attractions include Tropikariet, Helsingborg Castle and Tropical Beach.
Around 310 miles south-west of Stockholm, Lund is another essential stop in Sweden. Start your sightseeing at Hubertusparken, Linnéplatsen and Lundaoxarna.
