Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Dusseldorf is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from SFO to Dusseldorf. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like August? Busy periods (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from SFO to Dusseldorf with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can travel to Germany for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before reserving your flight tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Dusseldorf, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco, SFO can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 47 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dusseldorf or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dusseldorf
ج.م. 13,409 is the best price for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Dusseldorf. A return flight starts at ج.م. 36,772. These fares may change based on availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to Dusseldorf. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Dusseldorf.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dusseldorf, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is around 10 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 38 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dusseldorf. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Weeze Airport (NRN)
The centre of Dusseldorf is located around 80 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN). As soon as your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dusseldorf has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 1 hour and 4 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 2 hours and 18 minutes.
After your flight from SFO to Dusseldorf, tuck yourself in at a hotel near NRN. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
June is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dusseldorf. To avoid the crowds, head for Dusseldorf in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dusseldorf for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from SFO to Dusseldorf in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 7ºC.
More about Dusseldorf
After booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dusseldorf, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dusseldorf:
Rhine Tower and Konigsallee are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Dusseldorf must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Complete your Dusseldorf trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Dusseldorf and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare rates in one go to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dusseldorf.
