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Flights from Leipzig/Halle to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Leipzig/Halle to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Zurich, about 13h 23m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 13h 23m
LEJSFOFRA

Leipzig/Halle to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey13h 23mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Leipzig/Halle to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LEJ Frankfurt (FRA) SFO
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa, United Airlines
Sun10:45 LEJ11:31 FRA1h 29m connection13:00 FRA15:08 SFOLufthansa + United Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 23m
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LEJ Zurich (ZRH) SFO
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 52m
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LEJ Paris (CDG) SFO
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, Leav Aviation · Leg 2: Air France, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 37m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,161 km5,689 miles
Journey time
13h 23mon current schedules
Time difference
-9hSan Francisco vs Leipzig/Halle
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
LEJ → SFO

Flights from Leipzig/Halle to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Leipzig/Halle to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Zurich and Paris. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Leipzig/Halle to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,161 km.
Where do you change planes between Leipzig/Halle and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Zurich (ZRH) and Paris (CDG). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Leipzig/Halle and San Francisco?
Leipzig/Halle: Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Leipzig/Halle and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 9 hours behind Leipzig/Halle.

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