How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Etihad Airways and SAUDIA can get you from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco in just under 23h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 22m. The distance from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco is about 13098 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco round-trip?

Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at AED 4,785.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to SFO?

When flying from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

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AED 1,972+ Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco

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Deal found 6/9AED 3,632

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Deal found 9/9AED 3,646

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2 stops38h 17m

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2 stops34h 05m

Deal found 7/9AED 3,786

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1 stop22h 56m

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Deal found 10/9AED 3,797

Mon 14/915:00 -

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Deal found 7/9AED 3,819

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Deal found 10/9AED 3,826

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Deal found 7/9AED 3,837

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Deal found 6/9AED 3,867

Tue 15/909:40 -

1 stop34h 34m

Mon 14/1216:40 -

1 stop32h 15m

Deal found 7/9AED 3,944

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Round-trip from	AED 3,099
One-way from	AED 1,972
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	October
Average price	AED 4,785

23/10-30/10
4 total stops
73h 41m total
Abu Dhabi to San Francisco

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19/10-31/12
2 total stops
38h 26m total
Abu Dhabi to San Francisco

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 358 potential savings vs. average return price).

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AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - SFO San Francisco

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 19/10

15:00-18:26

2 stops38h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,972

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 18/9

15:00-20:08

2 stops40h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,295

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - SFO San Francisco

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 12/11

22:30-14:45

3 stops52h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,431

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - SFO San Francisco

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 12/11

02:05-20:32

3 stops54h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,523

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - SFO San Francisco

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 12/1

22:30-13:09

3 stops50h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,526

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - SFO San Francisco

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 19/10

06:30-20:38

3 stops49h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,578

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Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - SFO San Francisco

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 30/9

10:25-13:35

2 stops38h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,581

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - SFO San Francisco

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 21/9

15:00-18:17

2 stops38h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,692

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - SFO San Francisco

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 19/9

23:55-20:30

3 stops55h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,754

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - SFO San Francisco

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 23/10

15:00-23:26

2 stops43h 26m

San Francisco

Fri 30/10

20:50-14:05

2 stops30h 15m

AED 3,099

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

New York (JFK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 4,210.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 04m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,734 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Balaji,Aug 2023

DOH - LAX

Food was ok, comfort was so-so. Staff was not great.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,734 reviews

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6.0

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Balaji,Aug 2023

DOH - LAX

Food was ok, comfort was so-so. Staff was not great.

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How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?
Etihad Airways and SAUDIA can get you from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco in just under 23h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 22m. The distance from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco is about 13098 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco round-trip?
Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at AED 4,785.
Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

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New York (JFK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 4,210.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 04m.

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