Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Muscat Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Muscat 12 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SFO to MCT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Muscat Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SFO and MCT:
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Muscat Airport (MCT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Muscat Airport flight is R 9,266. A return fare right now is R 17,076. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to MCT, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Muscat Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Muscat Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Muscat Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Muscat Airport (MCT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Muscat Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Muscat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and discover more of Muscat and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Muscat Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Muscat Airport (MCT)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Muscat Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Muscat in May.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Muscat Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to MCT in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
