Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): what you need to know
Stockholm's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Stockholm nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SFO to ARN flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and ARN:
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How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Right now, $462 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $694. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to ARN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to ARN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ARN:
Travel at your own speed with a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and discover more of Stockholm and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Stockholm Arlanda Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Before booking your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, think about which time of year works best for you. High season in Stockholm offers a vibrant atmosphere and lots to do, while the off-season means you'll get better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Stockholm, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to ARN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Sweden
Stockholm has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Sweden just waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres north-west of Stockholm, a visit to Uppsala will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Uppsala Cathedral, Botanical Garden and The Church of Old Uppsala.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Sweden, consider Sollentuna, about 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm. MC Collection Motorcycle Museum, Rösjöskogens naturreservat and Edsvik Konsthall are key highlights.