San Francisco to Zaragoza (SFO–ZAZ) — 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 5 hubs
IAH Houston 13h 16m EKNHNZ 5YET Houston (IAH) to Zaragoza flights
ORD Chicago 13h 51m AAACAY ET Chicago (ORD) to Zaragoza flights
FCO Rome 15h 41m AZEYUA W4 Rome (FCO) to Zaragoza flights
DOH Doha 36h 29m MHQRWB QR Doha (DOH) to Zaragoza flights
YYZ Toronto ~13h 10m ACNZOS Toronto (YYZ) to Zaragoza flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Francisco to Zaragoza
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+9h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to ZAZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
231
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 → ZAZ
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Return
ZAZ → SFO
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Travel Essentials

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

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

US passport holders enter Spain visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. 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.

SFO–ZAZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Zaragoza 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: ZAZ
IATA / ICAOZAZ / LEZG
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Elevation863 ft / 263 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to ZAZ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Chicago O'Hare and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci.
Zaragoza is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from ZAZ 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 George Bush Intercontinental, Chicago O'Hare and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.