San Francisco to Stuttgart (SFO–STR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SFO and STR. Nearest airports to SFO with scheduled service: San Carlos Airport (SQL, 10 mi) · San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK, 11 mi) · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 30 mi)
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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
CPH Copenhagen 12h 55m SK → SK Copenhagen (CPH) to Stuttgart flights
MUC Munich 13h 25m LHNZOS → BTLHNH Munich (MUC) to Stuttgart flights
ZRH Zurich 13h 45m LXUA → AIAZCX Zurich (ZRH) to Stuttgart flights
AMS Amsterdam 13h 48m KLUA → 6EKLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Stuttgart flights
LHR London 13h 50m ACAYBA → EWNH London (LHR) to Stuttgart flights
LIS Lisbon 14h 44m B6TP → EW Lisbon (LIS) to Stuttgart flights
FCO Rome 16h 30m AZEYUA → AZEW Rome (FCO) to Stuttgart flights
IST Istanbul 17h 20m 6EPKTK → MHTK Istanbul (IST) to Stuttgart flights
WAW Warsaw 17h 58m LO → LO Warsaw (WAW) to Stuttgart flights
BCN Barcelona 18h 35m UA → EWIBLL Barcelona (BCN) to Stuttgart flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Stuttgart
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+9h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to STR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
CPH ~12h 55m MUC ~13h 25m ZRH ~13h 45m AMS ~13h 48m LHR ~13h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,381
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → STR
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
STR → SFO
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

US citizens enter Germany and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization will be required when the EU system launches (EUR 7, valid 3 years). Passport validity must extend 3 months past planned Schengen departure.

Germany enforces EU duty-free allowances strictly: 200 cigarettes or 1L spirits. Declare goods over EUR 430 in value.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

SFO–STR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Stuttgart route.
Route details
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: STR
Full nameStuttgart Airport
IATA / ICAOSTR / EDDS
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr9.1M
Elevation1,276 ft / 389 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to STR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Copenhagen Kastrup, Munich and Zürich.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to STR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Stuttgart is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from STR to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Copenhagen Kastrup, Munich and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.