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Connecting route · United States → Cuba

Flights from San Francisco to Havana

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Havana. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Mexico City, about 8h 10m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 10m
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San Francisco to Havana at a glance

Fastest journey8h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Mexico City

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Havana

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

1
SFO Miami (MIA) HAV
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, World Atlantic Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 10m
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2
SFO Mexico City (MEX) HAV
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico
One airline, one ticket ~8h 30m
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3
SFO Cancun (CUN) HAV
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Viva
Self-transfer likely ~8h 58m
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4
SFO Tampa (TPA) HAV
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 00m
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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
4,132 km2,566 miles
Journey time
8h 10mestimate
Time difference
+3hHavana vs San Francisco
Currency in Havana
USD
Airports
SFO → HAV

Flights from San Francisco to Havana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Havana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Mexico 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 Havana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,132 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Havana?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Mexico City (MEX), Cancun (CUN) and Tampa (TPA). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Havana?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Havana: José Martí International Airport (HAV).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Havana?
Havana is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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