Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is 11 hours behind Abu Dhabi and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your AUH to SFO flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between AUH and SFO include:
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Rs121,531 is currently the best price for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs244,618. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AUH to SFO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from AUH to SFO.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
When it comes to Abu Dhabi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near AUH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AUH to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are key highlights.