San Francisco to Zaventem (SFO–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LHR London 12h 20m ACAYBA ACB6BA London (LHR) to Zaventem flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 48m DELHNZ ACAILH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zaventem flights
LAX Los Angeles 13h 14m AAAFAM SQ Los Angeles (LAX) to Zaventem flights
ORD Chicago 13h 24m AAACAY ACOSQR Chicago (ORD) to Zaventem flights
JFK New York 13h 32m AAAFAM KJSN New York (JFK) to Zaventem flights
CPH Copenhagen 13h 39m SK A3ACCX Copenhagen (CPH) to Zaventem flights
MUC Munich 13h 50m LHNZOS ACLHNH Munich (MUC) to Zaventem flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 13h 55m AAACASP QRSQ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Zaventem flights
IAD Dulles 13h 57m DLEJANZ ACLXOS Dulles (IAD) to Zaventem flights
ZRH Zurich 14h LXUA ACAICX Zurich (ZRH) to Zaventem flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Francisco to Zaventem
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+9h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and BRU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,224
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → BRU
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Return
BRU → SFO
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
57%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach Zaventem from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Brussels Airport.
Metric SFO→BRU SJC→BRU
Distance from SFO 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 35%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Brussels Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Zaventem is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · BRU: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Zaventem.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Belgium and the entire Schengen area visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. The 90-day clock is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Getting from BRU

The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.

Zaventem Climate

Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.

SFO–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Zaventem route.
Route details
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to BRU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Frankfurt Main and Los Angeles.
Zaventem is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Frankfurt Main and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).