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Connecting route · United States → Azerbaijan

Flights from San Francisco to Baku

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Baku. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Istanbul, about 18h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 28m
SFOGYDFRA

San Francisco to Baku at a glance

Fastest journey17h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Baku

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SFO Frankfurt (FRA) BAK
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~18h 09m
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2
SFO Istanbul (IST) BAK
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 14m
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3
SFO Warsaw (WAW) BAK
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 28m
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4
SFO London (LHR) BAK
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 16m
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5
SFO Paris (CDG) BAK
Leg 1: Air France, United Airlines · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 27m
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SFO Rome (FCO) BAK
Leg 1: ITA Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~20h 01m
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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
11,286 km7,009 miles
Journey time
17h 28mestimate
Time difference
+12hBaku vs San Francisco
Currency in Baku
USD
Airports
SFO → GYD

Flights from San Francisco to Baku: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Baku?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Istanbul and Warsaw. 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 San Francisco to Baku?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,286 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Baku?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST), Warsaw (WAW) and London (LHR). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Baku?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Baku: Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Baku?
Baku is 12 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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