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Flights from San Francisco to Medina
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Medina. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 18h 37m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 18h 37m
San Francisco to Medina at a glance
Fastest journey18h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Medina
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 12,837 km7,972 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 37mestimate
- Time difference
- +11hMedina vs San Francisco
- Currency in Medina
- SAR
- Airports
- SFO → MED
Flights from San Francisco to Medina: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Medina?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Dubai and Doha. 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 Medina?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,837 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Medina?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Paris (ORY). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Medina?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Medina: Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Medina?
Medina is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco.
