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Cheapest round-trip
$1,006
Typical prices: $884-$1,081
Qatar Airways
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SFO - ISB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$531
Typical prices: $527-$613
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Wed 8/19
SFO - ISB • 2 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $1,248 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 22h 13m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Islamabad (SFO-ISB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Islamabad 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 Islamabad

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Oct 28
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 7:40 am
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ISB
27h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 am - 1:40 pm
ISB
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SFO
22h 30m
1 stop
$1,006Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30
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3:55 pm - 7:40 am
SFO
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ISB
27h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 am - 1:35 pm
ISB
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SFO
40h 10m
1 stop
$1,007Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Oct 28
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 7:40 am
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ISB
27h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 am - 1:40 pm
ISB
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SFO
22h 30m
1 stop
$1,015Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 7
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 7:40 am
SFO
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ISB
27h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 am - 1:35 pm
ISB
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SFO
40h 10m
1 stop
$1,018Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Mar 24
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 7:40 am
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ISB
27h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 am - 1:40 pm
ISB
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SFO
22h 30m
1 stop
$1,023Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 23
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 7:40 am
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ISB
27h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:30 am - 1:35 pm
ISB
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SFO
22h 05m
1 stop
$1,025Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Mar 17
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 7:40 am
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ISB
27h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:55 am - 1:40 pm
ISB
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SFO
40h 45m
1 stop
$1,026Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 23
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 7:40 am
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ISB
27h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 am - 1:35 pm
ISB
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SFO
40h 10m
1 stop
$1,027Qatar Airways
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 10
Emirates Logo
5:05 pm - 7:30 am
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ISB
26h 25m
1 stop
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9:25 am - 2:00 pm
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SFO
40h 35m
1 stop
$1,030Emirates
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Oct 5
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 7:40 am
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ISB
27h 45m
1 stop
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3:30 am - 1:35 pm
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22h 05m
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$1,031Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Islamabad flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Islamabad departing in August.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Islamabad, 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 Islamabad is February, where tickets cost $949 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,835 and $1,463 respectively.

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

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 Islamabad, 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 Islamabad, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$531
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Islamabad based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Islamabad

  • What are the parking options available at San Francisco International Airport?

    San Francisco International Airport has various parking options, including long-term parking in a six-story garage with frequent shuttle service to all terminals, valet parking, and hourly parking, which is accessible in the airport's domestic garage. There is a cell phone waiting area near North McDonnell Road and San Bruno Avenue.

  • Where do I find the pet relief area at San Francisco International Airport?

    Animal relief areas outside are accessible 24h a day and include drinking bowls and cleaning materials at the baggage claim areas of the following terminals: T1, T2, and T3 are located in Courtyards 1 through 4. Animals are not allowed in the airport terminals unless they are being utilized to help people with disabilities or are in approved pet carriers.

  • Where do I report any issue with my baggage at Islamabad International Airport?

    Broken or destroyed checked-in baggage should always be reported to the respective airline representative within 7 days of return, and delayed luggage must be claimed within 21 days. The claim can be submitted to the airline the passenger traveled with or the company handling the airline's details in this case. This is also the case for missing luggage.

  • Does Islamabad International Airport offer special assistance and care for travelers?

    The airport features ramps for travelers in wheelchairs and offers fast-track services at its counters for incoming travelers. Senior citizens and all special needs travelers get access to a designated area. The standard International Sinology is used to signpost and identify facilities. Additionally, you are advised to inform in advance if a passenger has any special requirements.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Islamabad was $531 for a one-way ticket and $1,006 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Islamabad?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Islamabad, also known as Islamabad Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Islamabad.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Islamabad, Emirates or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Islamabad are Emirates and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,061 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $992 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Islamabad.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Islamabad 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 Islamabad?

    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 Islamabad with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and ISB 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 Islamabad?

    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 Islamabad 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 Islamabad

  • There are two AirTrain lines at San Francisco Airport (SFO): the Red line, which gives access to the airport garage and the terminals, and the Blue line, which serves the airport's car rental center. You can access all four airport terminals through the AirTrain.
  • All terminals at San Francisco Airport (SFO) have Travelers Aid Booths on the Departures Level, which are open every day from 9 am to 9 pm. In addition to offering basic information, Travelers Aid also supplies a variety of printed public transportation schedules.
  • Following the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) layout, you must use the checkpoint that corresponds to your departure gate. It is also best to arrive 2h before the scheduled departure time to allow ample time for security checks, inquiries, purchases, and any lag time.
  • At Islamabad International Airport (ISB), porter services are always ready to assist travelers and guarantee their comfort. The porters also help you carry your luggage and get to where you need to go in a timely, comfortable, and direct route. Only use porters from the designated airport booth.
  • Islamabad Airport offers ATM services located at Levels 2 and 3 of the airport. You can receive the appropriate currency for your destination because it has multiple exchange bureaus at each terminal. Additionally, you can book the current rate and pick it up as you exit the airport.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Islamabad. 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 Islamabad? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3605 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
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Difficult to find some food option for gluten and dairy allergy. May be a fruit salad would be better

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
SEA - DXB
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Difficult to find some food option for gluten and dairy allergy. May be a fruit salad would be better

What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

The plane and services in Emirates flight from Los Angeles to Dubai were very good . But plane and services in flight from Dubai to Delhi were very poor/uncomfortable. Staff at Dubai and crew in Dubai plane was very very disappointing|shabby. Wheel chair was given only for a very small part of layover at Dubai and we faced great inconvenience. In short , our experience Dubai onwards(fly Dubai) was very bad and uncomfortable.

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Awful seats, poor air circulation. Smelled like poop for 3-5 mins after someone used the bathroom. Child screaming for 13 hours

We are thankful for the useful gifts provided by the airline.The entertainment and crew were also very good

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

The overall experience for the price we paid was mediocre. Nothing outstanding! Check in process was standard. Flight attendants could have been more well mannered. I found it rude when the attendant nudged me with the snack box to grab my attention when not looking. She could have said ,’excuse me’ instead. My son’s in flight entertainment was not working. The food was not great either. The snack options were not so great with kids in mind. Overall, might not travel qatar again.

This was a really enjoyable flight. Even though I was in economy, I had a great deal of leg space, I had a nice meal, and the flight staff was helpful and friendly. A really great flight.

Crew members service are at its best Seating area is very compact, could be better

Boarding was delayed by 2 hours since the machine that assigned boarding passes broke down and we were left waiting to drop our luggage

Excellent service and very comfortable business class for a long journey. Carry on bags in business class weight limits

The boarding was very unorganized, they had my dad “83 years old “ stand for long time to Wait in the line then stand behind the counter, we had two kids with us but the separated my dad from us for long time

Long wait transit service wasn’t good also I couldn’t check in online never happened me before other websites

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

Very poor show. Flight got delayed due to fog in Lahore. This is understandable. However, no arrangements were made for nany hours, once some things was organised, there was no leadership, no support to families with children's, disabled passengers. Took to hotel where it took 3 hours to sort out room allocation, that after finding partner to a minimum of 4 people. Couples were asked to find another couple before room is allocated. After 2 5 Hours of reaching room,return journey started with total chaos, no leadership at airport. Several derours to finally get new boarding passes. Asking the reason why flight was cancelled, the Saudi airline staff recommended using other Airlines in future.Finally boarding nobody inside the aeroplane helping old, illiterate to find their allocated sears. Sort out luggage storage. All the staff stayed in their kitchen areas to let passengers sort out. In-flight service wad good. Overall very poor experience.

Ok, the flight was not full yet I had people on both sided and the chairs were tight. Only 2 kinds of snacks didn’t even have milk for the coffee.

There is issue with first name and every thing is correct, and they did not onboard, it was really bad experience I recommend not to buy ticket and support team is very poor ever though online support is very bad

The entertainment system on my seat didn’t work for the whole length of the flight, staff was not helpful. Horrible experience. Its so hard to go through a flight from LA to jeddah with no movies.

Very friendly and efficient staff. Would definitely fly Saudia again.

Route from DC was ok nothing special or bad From Jeddah to cairo horrible First flight got delayed by 3 hours no explanation so what ever Arrived in cairo to find lock on my bag Saudia crew in cairo didn’t know who did could not open had to break my bag zipper to open my luggage

The menu options in business class were few and the crew kept running out of the desired options! So what seemed like 4 options for meals turned out to be just one option! The entertainment system had very few movie selections for Hollywood and Bollywood movies. The audio in the headphones was poor as it was difficult to follow the dialogues; my fellow travelers had similar complaints.

i have book the flight with baggage. and i have paid $800.00 for the baggage. when i contacted to JUSTFLY Costumer Service they told me that my baggage was included in the booking. then why i have to pay. i am going to file a complain against it. $800.00 is not at all small amount

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion and just ply wood. The seats are so compact that no one would sit comfortably. I am a slim person and it was super hard for me to move in the seat just imagine what someone else would feel. This airline would be my last option. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far far better than this. Do not travel even for free.

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