Which airports can I use when flying from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco pass through?

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco most commonly connect through: • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 48% of one-stop connections • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 19% of one-stop connections • New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 19% of one-stop connections • Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 7% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,107 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,482, a difference of $375. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 8,139 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,101 to $2,227. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco looking right now?

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,709, which is 92% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 21m, compared with 21h 05m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 22h 54m via London Heathrow (LHR).

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 11 hours behind Abu Dhabi (Pacific Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Thrifty • Dollar • Hertz • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a Abu Dhabi to San Francisco flight?

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco range from $1,113 to $1,461, with an average of $1,256 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,113 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco typically range from $1,113 to $1,461. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,101, on Etihad Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Etihad Airways ($1,101) and Turkish Airlines ($1,318) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) is the most popular layover for the Abu Dhabi to San Francisco route. 48% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DOH.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,100. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco which airport offers the shortest layover?

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) had the shortest average connection time for Abu Dhabi to San Francisco layovers at 11h 01m over the past 3 months.

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$1,101

Typical prices: $1,113-$1,461

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$694

Typical prices: $600-$1,044

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Cheapest • Avg $1,100 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 19h 21m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25

8:45 am - 10:24 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 39m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

11:03 am - 7:40 pmSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

20h 37m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,101Etihad Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

9:25 am - 10:42 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 17m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

2:54 pm - 12:55 pmSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

34h 01m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$1,135Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 18 - Fri, Jan 8

3:00 pm - 9:14 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

42h 14m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

10:21 pm - 2:05 pmSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

27h 44m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Riyadh King Khaled Intl

$1,158Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25

8:45 am - 10:24 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 39m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

11:40 pm - 12:55 pmSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

25h 15m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$1,275Etihad Airways

Fri, Dec 18 - Fri, Jan 8

7:40 am - 4:30 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

20h 50m1 stop Istanbul

6:35 pm - 6:45 amSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

24h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,318Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 25

3:35 am - 8:30 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

28h 55m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:35 pm - 12:55 pmSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

25h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,457Etihad Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 9

8:45 am - 8:55 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

23h 10m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

10:56 pm - 12:30 pmSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

25h 34m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,066Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 9

2:10 am - 11:03 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 53m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:13 pm - 6:40 amSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

30h 27m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Frankfurt am Main

$1,333Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

10:30 pm - 1:30 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 10:05 pmSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,436Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 9

8:45 am - 8:55 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

23h 10m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

10:56 pm - 12:55 pmSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

25h 59m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,466Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 28

8:45 am - 10:50 amAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

37h 05m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

6:35 pm - 1:30 amSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,500Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

5:20 am - 2:19 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

43h 59m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Los Angeles

3:50 pm - 3:50 amSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

24h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,515Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 28

5:20 am - 1:40 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

19h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:59 am - 10:05 pmSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

24h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

$1,548Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 28

5:40 pm - 9:40 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

39h 00m3 stops Kochi Doha Hamad Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:00 pm - 1:00 amSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

49h 00m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Beijing Daxing Intl

$1,630Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 28

5:20 am - 8:45 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

8:20 am - 10:05 pmSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

25h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

$1,710Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 28

5:40 pm - 9:40 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SFO San Francisco

39h 00m3 stops Kochi Doha Hamad Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:35 pm - 10:50 amSFO San Francisco-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

30h 15m3 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Barcelona-El Prat Doha Hamad Intl

$1,785Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco departing in january.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 8,139 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Abu Dhabi to San Francisco flight?
Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco range from $1,113 to $1,461, with an average of $1,256 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,113 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,101 to $2,227. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco looking right now?
One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,709, which is 92% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?
San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?
Flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco pass through?
One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 7% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,107 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,482, a difference of $375.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?
Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 21m, compared with 21h 05m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 22h 54m via London Heathrow (LHR).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 11 hours behind Abu Dhabi (Pacific Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?
Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $1,107, about $375 less than Sunday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Abu Dhabi to San Francisco trip for October. Fares historically average $1,055 round-trip in that month - typically $428 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Francisco Airport.

• Grand Hyatt At Sfo

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