Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
15 hours 27 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport. Doha is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Take your pick of 10 weekly flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport. The 08:05 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest flight out between SFO and DOH. Qatar Airways operates the latest service of the day at 16:10 if early starts aren't your thing.
Flying over a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Qatar Airways is your gateway to discovering Doha (and maybe even some other great corners of Qatar!). Look through the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport offered by this carrier.
To break up your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the SFO - DOH route are:
London Heathrow Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Qatar, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have all the necessary information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SFO to DOH.
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near DOH:
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 47 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
More about Doha
Start your Doha trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from SFO to DOH, explore our range of hotel options including:
Souq Waqif and Museum of Islamic Art are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Doha to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Katara Cultural Village.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
From Hamad International Airport, Doha is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 39 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Complete your Doha trip with hotels and a car rental
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How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport is $647. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,196. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from SFO to DOH, reserve your trip 6 months before your departure.
February is the cheapest month for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
August is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Doha in April.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hamad International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Doha during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 31ºC and 42ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to DOH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 23ºC on average.