Traveling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is nine hours behind Stuttgart.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your STR to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Stuttgart Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between STR and SFO include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stuttgart Airport, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport is approximately 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near STR:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you're on a late Stuttgart Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometers from central San Francisco. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the center on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Stuttgart Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Francisco. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Stuttgart Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from STR to SFO sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometers away to the south-east, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometers south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are highlights.