Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM): what you need to know
Amman is nine hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your SFO to AMM flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SFO and AMM:
Zurich Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flight is R 5,055. A round-trip ticket right now is R 11,960. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from SFO to AMM, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to AMM.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AMM instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Queen Alia International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car or Auto Nation and venture far and wide through Amman and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Queen Alia International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to central Amman
Queen Alia International Airport to the centre of Amman has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
August is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Amman in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Amman during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to AMM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Jordan
You've done Amman, now it's time to discover more of Jordan. Travel around 23 kilometres north-east to Zarqa to check off its top attractions. From Zero salon to Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 64 kilometres north of Amman, Irbid is another favourite stop in Jordan. No visit is complete without checking out EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel.