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Flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco
There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Frankfurt, about 19h 41m door to door (18 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 41m
Abu Dhabi to San Francisco at a glance
Fastest journey19h 41mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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AUH Doha (DOH) SFO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Mon05:45 AUH05:34 DOH2h 41m connection08:15 DOH14:26 SFOQatar Airways
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AUH Frankfurt (FRA) SFO
Leg 1: Condor, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa, United Airlines
Mon04:15 AUH08:33 FRA2h 27m connection11:00 FRA13:00 SFOEtihad Airways + Lufthansa
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AUH Shanghai (PVG) SFO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
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AUH London (LHR) SFO
Leg 1: British Airways, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 13,087 km8,127 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 41mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -12hSan Francisco vs Abu Dhabi
- Currency in San Francisco
- USD
- Airports
- AUH → SFO
Flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Frankfurt and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,087 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST) and Beijing (PEK). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and San Francisco?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 12 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
