SFO - JRO

$510 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Arusha

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Cheapest round-trip
$995
Overall average: $1,030
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/2Mon 3/9
SFO - JRO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$510
Typical prices: $708-$926
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/2
SFO - JRO • 1 stop
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Qatar Airways
Cheapest • from $995 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Arusha (SFO-JRO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Arusha that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Arusha

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Qatar Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 7:25 am
SFO
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JRO
29h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:05 am - 1:40 pm
JRO
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SFO
38h 35m
2 stops
$995Qatar Airways
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 31
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 5:10 am
SFO
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JRO
47h 20m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 4:40 pm
JRO
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SFO
21h 35m
1 stop
$1,007Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
KLM Logo
10:55 pm - 8:30 pm
SFO
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JRO
34h 35m
2 stops
KLM Logo
9:35 pm - 12:50 pm
JRO
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SFO
25h 15m
2 stops
$1,091KLM
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 31
American Airlines Logo
10:36 am - 7:25 am
SFO
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JRO
33h 49m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 3:05 pm
JRO
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SFO
31h 10m
2 stops
$1,097American Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 8:30 pm
SFO
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JRO
34h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:35 pm - 8:33 pm
JRO
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SFO
32h 58m
3 stops
$1,101Delta
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 pm - 11:55 pm
SFO
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JRO
45h 15m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
9:35 pm - 12:50 pm
JRO
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SFO
25h 15m
1 stop
$1,144Kenya Airways
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 2:35 am
SFO
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JRO
44h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 12:05 pm
JRO
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SFO
39h 55m
1 stop
$1,176Turkish Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 7:25 am
SFO
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JRO
29h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 12:40 pm
JRO
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SFO
56h 50m
2 stops
$1,217Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
SFO
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JRO
43h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 7:12 pm
JRO
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SFO
35h 17m
2 stops
$1,235Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
Qatar Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 4:35 pm
SFO
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JRO
38h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 1:40 pm
JRO
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SFO
56h 30m
3 stops
$1,236Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Arusha flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Arusha to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Arusha?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Arusha, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Arusha is March, where tickets cost $1,030 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,024 and $1,972 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Arusha?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Arusha, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Arusha, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$510
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Arusha

When to book flights from San Francisco to Arusha

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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Arusha

  • Is SFO a pet friendly airport?

    SFO is a pet-friendly airport, with indoor and outdoor pet relief areas. Outdoor pet relief areas are located in Terminal 1 near Courtyard 2 and Terminal 4 opposite arrivals/baggage claim. Indoor pet relief areas are located on the airside of International Terminal A, Terminal 1 next to Gate B6, Terminal 1 adjacent to Gate C5, Terminal 2 near Gate D, and Terminal 3 opposite Gate F11.

  • How can I get from JRO to Arusha?

    As soon as you step outside the arrival doors of JRO, you will be greeted by friendly and eager taxi drivers. Shuttles from the airport to the city are also available, though they are always slow. If you need to get to Arusha quickly, an unbranded taxi at the airport is your best bet.

  • Does SFO have a relaxation spa?

    If you want to enjoy relaxing spa services before leaving SFO, you're in luck because the has airport XpresSpa which has several locations within the airport. These spas can be found in Terminal 2 near boarding area D, Terminal 3 near Gate E4, Terminal 3 opposite Gate F11, and International Terminal near Gate G9. You'll get quality service at either of these locations because they all have experienced professionals.

  • Where can I exchange my currency at JRO?

    You can exchange your currency at the Travelex currency exchange offices in the arrivals hall upon landing at JRO. To ensure a smooth visit, it is best to exchange your currency for Tanzanian shillings before leaving the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Arusha?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Arusha was $510 for a one-way ticket and $995 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Arusha?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Arusha.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Arusha?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Arusha?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Arusha, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Arusha from San Francisco?

    Doha is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Arusha.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Arusha, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Arusha are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,630 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,755 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Arusha?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Arusha.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Arusha?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Arusha from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Arusha?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Arusha with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and JRO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Arusha?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Arusha from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Arusha

  • To board your flight to Arusha from San Francisco, go to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The airport is located in San Mateo County, just a few miles from downtown San Francisco, and serves as a hub for Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Your flight will arrive in Arusha at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). JRO is the primary airport serving the cities of Arusha and Moshi, located southwest of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and a few miles from Moshi town. It currently serves as a Precision air hub.
  • Mothers traveling with children and wishing to breastfeed while at SFO should use one of the airport's three nursing rooms. The nursing rooms, situated in Terminal 1, airside, Terminal 2, landside, and Terminal 3 airside, provide nursing mothers with much-needed privacy while breastfeeding.
  • If you are an active member of the US military, you and your family are entitled to free access to the USO lounge at SFO. The lounge, located on Terminal 1's Mezzanine level, provides comfortable seating, high-speed Wi-Fi, clean restrooms, free snacks, and reading materials. You can access the lounge through the elevators located behind Delta Airlines ticket counter.
  • If you have a lot of luggage and need help carrying it when you arrive at JRO, take advantage of the airport porters. The porters will assist you in carrying all of your luggage throughout the airport to your waiting mode of transportation for a small tip. Inquire about porter services at the information desk and you will be directed.
  • Gain access to the JRO's highly rated Tanzanite Lounge if you require a quiet, relaxing environment upon arrival in Arusha. The lounge, located on the main terminal, just after passport control, airside, is only accessible by purchasing a lounge membership pass. Snacks, Wi-Fi, Flight Monitor, magazines, and liquor are among the top complimentary amenities in the lounge.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Arusha

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Arusha. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Arusha? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8131 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
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Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Simon, Jan 2026
LAX - JFK
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Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

We were delayed three hours from Montenegro to Vienna on our outbound flight and then rebooked an extra leg on our trip to the US. Our bags, which Austrian made us check in in Montenegro even though the flight was barely half full, didn't find us for ten days. Then, when we asked for compensation for the delay we were given the runaround that the flight originated outside of the EU. Next time we fly Turkish Air.

My Austrian Air flight from Montenegro to Vienna was delayed by three hours because their plane de-icer was broken and they had to wait for the sun to come up before the ice could melt. This meant we missed our United flight altogether. So I can't speak about United, but I was not impressed by Austrian Air. They made us check in two carry on bags for a 60% full flight, and the bags didn't find us in the US for ten days. The re-routing they arranged included an extra leg, a midnight taxi ride across New Jersey and New York, and a five hour sleep in a hotel. Not impressed.

I did wish they would give us the entire little bottle Bailey's instead of just have 1/2 bottle at a time

My layover in Vienna was supposed to be 35 minutes but because my flight was canceled I had to wait in the airport for an additional 8 hours.

Accessibility serious problems in Viena airport making it seriousely difficult in in-between gates and boarding travel. Pretens of breakfast and service care in the economy pathetic.

One thing I really liked about Austrian Airlines was that the flight attendants were very kind, and the in-flight entertainment offered many choices. One thing that could be improved is the meal service, since only a vegetarian option was offered — it would be better to have at least two choices

One thing I really liked about Austrian Airlines was that the flight attendants were very kind, and the in-flight entertainment offered many choices. One thing that could be improved is the meal service, since only a vegetarian option was offered — it would be better to have at least two choices.

Despite the booked seats in front of the land we were moved to the back of the plane even first like 8 lines were totally without pasangers. When I tried to sit on empty seat flight attendant asked me to go to my dedicated seat in the fully crowded back of the plane. She was not able to explain why. Food was very poor on flight LAX - VIE.

Austrian Airlines help and service was fine, but Kayak misled us into believing we had purchased a Business Class ticket. In fact, the tickets were only upgraded Coach Class tickets with luggage restrictions that belonged to the Coach Class. Very disappointed! Paid over $$$$ 9K for the two tickets. Very disappointing!

Quick and organized boarding process, friendly staff but not as many snacks and drinks as the previous flight overnight

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

Typically good service onboard but baggage delay in airport was significant

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

They oversold the tickets by one which was my ticket so I didn’t have a ticket till last second

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

Awful seating. Bad food. Staff only have one bottle of water and no cans.

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

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