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Cheapest round-trip
$1,293
Typical prices: $1,378-$1,855
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Fri 10/19Wed 10/31
SFO - KBL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$662
Typical prices: $814-$1,125
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/5
SFO - KBL • 2 stops
When to book
23 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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March
Cheapest • 13% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Cheapest • Avg $1,493 (round-trip)
Istanbul (IST)
Shortest trip • 28h 41m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Kabul (SFO-KBL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Kabul

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 1
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10:55 am - 3:10 pmSFO  San Francisco-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash
40h 45m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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10:15 am - 4:35 pmKBL  Kabul Khwaja Rawash-SFO San Francisco
41h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$1,293Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 31
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10:55 am - 3:10 pmSFO  San Francisco-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash
40h 45m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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10:15 am - 4:35 pmKBL  Kabul Khwaja Rawash-SFO San Francisco
41h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$1,293Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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7:35 pm - 4:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash
31h 55m2 stops Istanbul Dubai Intl
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9:15 am - 4:30 pmKBL  Kabul Khwaja Rawash-SFO San Francisco
43h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Istanbul
$1,296Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 11
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10:56 pm - 6:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash
31h 49m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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7:10 pm - 7:35 pmKBL  Kabul Khwaja Rawash-SFO San Francisco
36h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
$1,368Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Dec 2
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10:10 pm - 6:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash
31h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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7:10 pm - 7:32 pmKBL  Kabul Khwaja Rawash-SFO San Francisco
36h 52m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
$1,371Etihad Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 21
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10:10 pm - 1:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash
50h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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3:00 pm - 11:29 pmKBL  Kabul Khwaja Rawash-SFO San Francisco
44h 59m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
$1,371Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 23
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6:35 pm - 7:15 amSFO  San Francisco-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash
24h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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8:45 am - 4:30 pmKBL  Kabul Khwaja Rawash-SFO San Francisco
20h 15m1 stop Istanbul
$1,520Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Dec 2
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7:35 pm - 7:15 amSFO  San Francisco-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash
23h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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8:45 am - 4:30 pmKBL  Kabul Khwaja Rawash-SFO San Francisco
20h 15m1 stop Istanbul
$1,520Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 4 - Tue, Jun 1
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5:05 pm - 3:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash
35h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:20 am - 2:00 pmKBL  Kabul Khwaja Rawash-SFO San Francisco
40h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,646Emirates
Sun, Mar 14 - Fri, Apr 30
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4:45 pm - 4:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-KBL Kabul Khwaja Rawash
35h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:20 am - 2:00 pmKBL  Kabul Khwaja Rawash-SFO San Francisco
40h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,674Emirates
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Kabul flights

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Kabul. It’s 3% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Kabul?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Kabul at $1,376 round-trip.
•June ($1,893) and July ($1,685) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 37% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Francisco to Kabul the cheapest?

Flights from San Francisco to Kabul are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for San Francisco to Kabul flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$662
Beat the crowds with an average 76% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 118% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Kabul

When to book flights from San Francisco to Kabul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Kabul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Francisco to Kabul flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Kabul?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Kabul:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to Kabul?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Kabul. Flights with 1 layover take between 26h 56m and 37h 19m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Kabul?

    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 San Francisco to Kabul flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kabul range from $1,378 to $1,855, with an average of $1,585 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,378 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Kabul flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $1,585 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from San Francisco to Kabul 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 $1,293 to $5,206. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Francisco to Kabul looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Francisco to Kabul are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,068, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Kabul?

    Flights from San Francisco to Kabul usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Kabul Khwaja Rawash (KBL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Kabul pass through?

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

    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 59% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) - 37% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 4% of one-stop connections
    • New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 0% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Kabul?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from San Francisco to Kabul. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,546 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,697, a difference of $151.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 26h 56m, compared with 28h 41m via Istanbul (IST) and 29h 52m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

  • What is the time difference between San Francisco and Kabul?

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

  • Which other cities can I visit upon landing in Kabul from San Francisco?

    Travelers arriving in Kabul can also visit other Afghan cities, including Jalalabad, which is near Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan. The completed rail line runs from Hairatan to Mazar-i-Sharif, while Jalalabad–Torkham is in the pre-feasibility or feasibility-study phase.

  • What are the options to get to downtown Kabul from KBL?

    Taxis, which operate 24 hours a day, provide reliable means of transport for travelers from Kabul International Airport to downtown Kabul.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Kabul flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,546, about $151 less than Friday fares (9% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Kabul trip for March. Fares historically average $1,376 round-trip in that month - typically $517 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • When you arrive at KBL, use the arrival information and choose from the transport options at the airport for the rest of your trip into Kabul. KBL is a short distance from the city center.
  • Take BART from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport if you want to avoid Bay Area traffic. The trip takes about 30 minutes.
  • If you have limited mobility, wheelchair assistance is available for flights from San Francisco to Kabul. Request it through your airline or at the ticketing counter at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Skycaps and airline staff can also help in the curbside and check-in areas. Wheelchair service is available at Kabul International Airport (KBL) as well and the airport's dedicated team can help with special requirements.

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