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Connecting route · United States → Egypt

Flights from San Francisco to Sharm el Sheikh

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Sharm el Sheikh. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Rome, about 17h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 55m
SFOSSHIST

San Francisco to Sharm el Sheikh at a glance

Fastest journey17h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Rome

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Sharm el Sheikh

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

1
SFO Istanbul (IST) SSH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 55m
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SFO Rome (FCO) SSH
Leg 1: ITA Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo, Neos, Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~19h 14m
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3
SFO Frankfurt (FRA) SSH
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo
Self-transfer likely ~19h 02m
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SFO Amsterdam (AMS) SSH
Leg 1: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~19h 03m
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SFO Zurich (ZRH) SSH
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~19h 06m
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SFO Paris (CDG) SSH
Leg 1: Air France, United Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~19h 10m
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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
12,314 km7,647 miles
Journey time
17h 55mestimate
Time difference
+10hSharm el Sheikh vs San Francisco
Currency in Sharm el Sheikh
EGP
Airports
SFO → SSH

Flights from San Francisco to Sharm el Sheikh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Sharm el Sheikh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Rome and Frankfurt. 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 Sharm el Sheikh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,314 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Sharm el Sheikh?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Rome (FCO), Frankfurt (FRA) and Amsterdam (AMS). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Sharm el Sheikh?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Sharm el Sheikh?
Sharm el Sheikh is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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