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Flights from Sharjah to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Sharjah to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Istanbul, about 19h 41m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 41m
SHJSFODOH

Sharjah to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey19h 41mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Sharjah to San Francisco

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

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SHJ Doha (DOH) SFO
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Mon05:45 SHJ05:32 DOH2h 43m connection08:15 DOH14:26 SFOQatar Airways
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 19h 41m
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2
SHJ Istanbul (IST) SFO
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 46m
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3
SHJ New Delhi (DEL) SFO
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air India Express · Leg 2: Air India
Self-transfer likely ~21h 41m
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4
SHJ Munich (MUC) SFO
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~21h 01m
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5
SHJ Rome (FCO) SFO
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: ITA Airways, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~21h 31m
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SHJ Warsaw (WAW) SFO
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 28m
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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
12,993 km8,069 miles
Journey time
19h 41mon current schedules
Time difference
-12hSan Francisco vs Sharjah
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
SHJ → SFO

Flights from Sharjah to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sharjah to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Istanbul and New Delhi. 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 Sharjah to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,993 km.
Where do you change planes between Sharjah and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST), New Delhi (DEL) and Munich (MUC). Air Arabia flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sharjah and San Francisco?
Sharjah: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Sharjah and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 12 hours behind Sharjah.

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