Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
Around 15 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport.
The timezone in Doha is UTC+3, which is ten hours ahead of San Francisco.
Choose from ten weekly San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport flights. The 14:50 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest available. Qatar Airways operates the latest service of the day at 16:10.
Your SFO to DOH flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Doha (and then seeing more of Qatar!) is a breeze with Qatar Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Qatar Airways on this route.
Among carriers operating SFO to DOH flights, Qatar Airways has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SFO and DOH include:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Right now, R 7,398 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 15,623. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from SFO to DOH by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
February is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to DOH.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on time.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Reserve a hotel near DOH if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Hamad International Airport rental car and explore Doha and beyond with your own set of wheels. SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Hamad International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Hamad International Airport to central Doha has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Doha. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Doha, with the temperature ranging from 31ºC (88ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to DOH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Qatar
Ar Rayyan is just one of the many cities in Qatar waiting to be discovered after you've seen Doha. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Green Spine, Barwa Roadside Park and Al Tamyoz HMC camp.
Around 19 kilometres north-west of Doha, Umm Şalāl Muḩammad is another essential stop in Qatar. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mosque (1106), Sheikh Nasser bin Jassem al-Thani Mosque and Mosque 1333(م.س ١٣٣٣).
