Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Europe in May

May is the month to fly to Europe: warm, green, long days, and fares and crowds a step below summer. The second half of the month is better than the first, and the hubs have the most nonstop seats.

Nonstop from San Francisco Bay Area: London (United, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways), Paris (United, Air France), Amsterdam (KLM, United), Madrid (11h 25m), Lisbon (TAP Portugal) and Copenhagen (SAS). One stop via Dublin: Rome; via Copenhagen: Barcelona, Athens and Prague; via Boston: Vienna; via London: Milan. No nonstop seen to Edinburgh, Brussels and Manchester on the dates searched recently. No recent searches for Dublin, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich and Reykjavik.

Axel's pick: Madrid, nonstop and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $734.

Where to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Europe in May: saved round trips within May to London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Amsterdam and Dublin and more. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.

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Cheapest right now: Milan $651 · Barcelona $652 · Prague $663

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Where to go from San Francisco Bay Area

Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.

DestinationWhy goFlightsAxelDates
London (LHR)London's museums, theatre and markets, a direct flight from most US hubsNonstop · United, Virgin Atlantic, British AirwaysNo matching fare savedMay 8 – May 15, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Paris (CDG)Paris: the Louvre, the Seine and café lifeNonstop · United, Air France$995 (airline $1,050)May 22–30, 2027Check prices
Rome (FCO)Rome's ancient sites, the Vatican and trattorias1 stop via Dublin$810 (airline $857)May 8–15, 2027Check prices
Barcelona (BCN)Barcelona's Gaudí architecture, beaches and tapas1 stop via Copenhagen$652 (airline $688)May 8–15, 2027Check prices
Amsterdam (AMS)Amsterdam's canals, museums and bike lanesNonstop · KLM, UnitedNo matching fare savedMay 8 – May 15, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Dublin (DUB)Dublin's pubs, Georgian streets and day trips to the coastNo matching fare savedMay 8 – May 15, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Madrid (MAD)Madrid's Prado, plazas and late-night tapasNonstop · 11h 25m$734 (airline $774)May 8–15, 2027Check prices
Lisbon (LIS)Lisbon's hills, trams and nearby beachesNonstop · TAP Portugal$831 (airline $879)May 8–15, 2027Check prices
Frankfurt (FRA)Frankfurt, a hub for the Rhine Valley and Germany's rail networkNo matching fare savedMay 8 – May 15, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Munich (MUC)Munich's beer halls, museums and the Bavarian Alps nearbyNo matching fare savedMay 8 – May 15, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich's old town, lake and trains into the Swiss AlpsNo matching fare savedMay 8 – May 15, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Athens (ATH)Athens' Acropolis and ferries to the Greek islands1 stop via Copenhagenfrom $721 (airline $759)May 8–15, 2027Check prices
Vienna (VIE)Vienna's palaces, coffee houses and concert halls1 stop via Boston$746 (airline $788)May 8–15, 2027Check prices
Copenhagen (CPH)Copenhagen's harbour, design and Tivoli GardensNonstop · SASNo matching fare savedMay 8 – May 15, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Milan (MXP)Milan's fashion, the Duomo and trains to the lakes1 stop via London$651 (airline $687)May 8–15, 2027Check prices
Edinburgh (EDI)Edinburgh's castle, Old Town and the Royal MileNo nonstop seenNo matching fare savedMay 8 – May 15, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Brussels (BRU)Brussels' Grand-Place, beer and an hour by train to BrugesNo nonstop seenNo matching fare savedMay 8 – May 15, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Prague (PRG)Prague's castle, bridges and beer1 stop via Copenhagen$663 (airline $701)May 8–15, 2027Check prices
Reykjavik (KEF)Reykjavík, the Blue Lagoon and the Golden CircleNo matching fare savedMay 8 – May 15, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Manchester (MAN)Manchester's music, football and a base for northern EnglandNo nonstop seenNo matching fare savedMay 8 – May 15, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates

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