International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Doha
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hamad International Airport (DOH). 8,074 miles, 15h 45m nonstop.
SFO to DOH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 8,074 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 15h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- QR1 airlineQatar Airways
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 10h aheadDoha vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Doha
Round trips from $640
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 20.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Doha
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 25 more with one stop.
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, ORD, PHX, PHL, LAX, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via DTW, SLC, SEA, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- EKEmiratesConnecting via DXB · first checked bag included
- ETEthiopian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ADD · first checked bag included
- EYEtihad AirwaysConnecting via AUH · first checked bag included
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL, LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, EWR, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AAUAB63 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- New York (JFK)AADL2 airlines
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMY42 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only Qatar flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or ORD is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $640; September 2026 is the most expensive at $867 and up, a difference of $227 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Doha is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 10 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search San Francisco to DohaSan Francisco to Doha: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Doha?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Doha (DOH) takes about 15h 45m gate to gate, covering 8,074 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to DOH?
Qatar Airways operates nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Doha (DOH), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, ORD and JFK.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Doha?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Doha (DOH), starting at $640 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Doha flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Doha?
Doha is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and DOH on Asia/Qatar time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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