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Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Arusha:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Arusha takes 00m, covering 9,734 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Arusha range from $1,301 to $2,392, with an average of $1,715 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,301 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $1,715 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Arusha are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $2,002, which is 69% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from San Francisco to Arusha usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Arusha most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from San Francisco to Arusha. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,297 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,174, a difference of $877.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 22h 29m, compared with 26h 38m via Istanbul (IST) and 29h 33m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Arusha is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

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.

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.

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.