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Connecting route · United States → Venezuela

Flights from San Francisco to Caracas

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Caracas. The easiest way is one stop via Panama City or Cancun, about 10h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 54m
SFOCCSPTY

San Francisco to Caracas at a glance

Fastest journey10h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Panama City or Cancun

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Caracas

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

1
SFO Panama City (PTY) CCS
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 54m
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SFO Cancun (CUN) CCS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Conviasa
Self-transfer likely ~11h 21m
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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
6,286 km3,904 miles
Journey time
10h 54mestimate
Time difference
+4hCaracas vs San Francisco
Currency in Caracas
USD
Airports
SFO → CCS

Flights from San Francisco to Caracas: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Caracas?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Panama City and Cancun. 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 Caracas?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,286 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Caracas?
The best connecting points are Panama City (PTY) and Cancun (CUN). Copa Airlines flies both legs via Panama City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Caracas?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Caracas: Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Caracas?
Caracas is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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