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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Karachi (SFO-KHI)

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

Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
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3:55 pm - 1:45 amSFO-KHI
21h 50m1 stop
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3:50 am - 1:35 pmKHI-SFO
21h 45m1 stop
$828Qatar Airways
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Sun, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 3
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4:00 pm - 6:55 amSFO-KHI
26h 55m1 stop
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9:30 am - 12:40 pmKHI-SFO
40h 10m1 stop
$831Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
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3:55 pm - 7:15 amSFO-KHI
27h 20m1 stop
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3:50 am - 1:35 pmKHI-SFO
21h 45m1 stop
$856Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 22
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3:55 pm - 1:45 amSFO-KHI
21h 50m1 stop
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10:15 am - 1:35 pmKHI-SFO
39h 20m1 stop
$859Qatar Airways
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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 26
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3:00 pm - 1:35 amSFO-KHI
21h 35m1 stop
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4:20 am - 12:40 pmKHI-SFO
21h 20m1 stop
$862Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Nov 18
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3:55 pm - 7:15 amSFO-KHI
27h 20m1 stop
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4:20 am - 12:40 pmKHI-SFO
21h 20m1 stop
$874Qatar Airways
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Mon, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 5
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4:00 pm - 1:35 amSFO-KHI
21h 35m1 stop
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9:30 am - 12:40 pmKHI-SFO
40h 10m1 stop
$877Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 16 - Tue, Nov 18
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3:55 pm - 1:45 amSFO-KHI
21h 50m1 stop
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9:30 am - 12:40 pmKHI-SFO
40h 10m1 stop
$879Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 22
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6:45 pm - 4:20 amSFO-KHI
21h 35m1 stop
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5:50 am - 4:40 pmKHI-SFO
22h 50m1 stop
$928Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 3
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6:50 pm - 4:45 amSFO-KHI
20h 55m1 stop
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6:15 am - 11:05 amKHI-SFO
41h 50m1 stop
$960Turkish Airlines
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Everything you should know

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Qatar Airways
Cheapest • from $828 (round-trip)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$828
Overall average: $961
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Wed 9/24Wed 10/1
SFO - KHI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$452
Typical prices: $622-655
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Sat 10/18
SFO - KHI • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Karachi flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Karachi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Karachi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Karachi, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Karachi, 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 Karachi is September, where tickets cost $961 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,855 and $1,600 respectively.

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

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 Karachi, 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 Karachi, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$452
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 57% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Karachi

  • How can I fly from SFO to KHI?

    It is unlikely that you will be able to find a direct flight from SFO to KHI. However, several airlines operate one-stop flights between these two airports. Some of those airlines include Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, and flydubai. Layover locations include Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), and Qatar (DOH). American Airlines in combination with Qatar Airways offer two-stop flights from SFO to KHI. Layover places include Dallas (DFW), Qatar (DOH), Phoenix (PHX), Houston (IAH), Miami (MIA), and New York (JFK).

  • Once I arrive in Pakistan, how can I get from KHI to Karachi city center?

    Your best option is to take a bus. An Al-Rehem bus leaves KHI approximately every 20min. The bus will drop you off just a short walk away from Karachi City Station. You can also take a taxi or rent a car. Hertz, for example, is one car rental company that operates in Pakistan.

  • Where can I exchange USD for the Pakistani rupee at KHI?

    At KHI, you can find the Muhammadi Exchange Company currency exchange counter on the second level of the eastern side of the airport. Money Master has currency exchange kiosks in the International Terminal in the Departures lounge. You can also exchange currency at the National Bank of Pakistan, located on the second level of the Concourse Hall.

  • Does SFO have any areas inside the airport where kids can play?

    Yes. SFO provides an interactive play area where kids can entertain themselves and tire themselves out before they get on their flight. Along with the playground for kids is a seating area where parents can relax and watch as their kids play and have fun. This designated area is located near Gates D7 and D15 in Terminal 2 and is open 24/7.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Karachi was $452 for a one-way ticket and $828 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Karachi, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Karachi are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,134 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,131 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Karachi.

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

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

    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 Karachi with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and KHI 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 Karachi?

    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 Karachi 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 Karachi

  • The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves as a hub for Alaska Airlines and as a maintenance hub for United Airlines. Karachi Jinnah International Airport (KHI) is a hub for Airblue and Pakistan International Airlines.
  • In Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of SFO, follow the painted paw prints to find the animal relief areas for pets and service animals. These relief stations provide bowls with drinking water as well as places where the animals can go to the bathroom. Trash receptacles and bags are provided so that travelers can clean up after their animals. These relief stations are open 24h.
  • The Wag Brigade at SFO is a program through which trained therapy animals and their handlers go throughout the airport, seeking to offer comfort to travelers who might be feeling stressed, nervous, bereaved, or confused. The Wag Brigade includes a number of trained dogs, one giant rabbit, and one pig. The animals of the Wag Brigade wear vests that say PET ME, and passengers are very much encouraged to pet, cuddle, and even take selfies with these animals.
  • Once your plane has landed at KHI, if you would like to pray, there are six different prayer rooms and ablution areas in the airport. KHI provides separate facilities for men and women.
  • If you would like to clean up and reinvigorate yourself after your long flight, you can use the complimentary showers at KHI. This refreshing and convenient amenity can be found near Departures.

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

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3336 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

6.0 GoodJoy, Jul 2025IAH - DXB
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

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

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

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 .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

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.

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

Re luggage I carried a backpack only. I did not check any bags in. However there were other passengers with carry on luggage going in the plane. My question is why are others allowed to have a carry on luggage inside the plane? Shouldn’t they have dropped it off at the gate? I’m asking because I could have brought the same thing instead of a backpack only. Please clarify for future reference. Thank you.

Like the service. Very hard to communicate or contact when have problems

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

No paper towels in bathroom. Aisle seat difficult to get out of Other than those, excellent service

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

Bad experience boarding and flight got delayed didn’t make it to my next flight

The food on the trip Toronto to Athens could be better: the chicken didn’t taste good.

Before final boarding, my husband and I — both seniors — were told that we could not bring our carry-on bags with us due to being in Zone 6. The staff took our bags with little explanation, stating it was policy. While we understand boarding procedures may vary by zone, the way we were spoken to was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. We felt disrespected and singled out, and the interaction left us deeply uncomfortable. As seniors, we expect to be treated with courtesy and dignity, especially during travel when accommodations and communication matter most. We hope you will look into this matter and ensure better training for staff in handling such situations with more empathy and professionalism.

Easy boarding and comfortable seating were plusses. Enjoyed the experience and good service from the captain and crew. Many thanks...!

The flight from Gilgit to Islamabad was cancelled. I had to arrange alternate transportation to Islamabad that took over 12 hours drive over a dangerous mountain pass with mudslides that were still being cleared as we drove. Could I please be given a refund for this cancelled flight?

Poor also they kelt changing dates of ticket! Not recommended

I am very certain that the food on this flight caused food poisoning.

Overall, it its good , needs to improve the food quality and more variety of food

Flight was good but it started half an hour late

Food was 👍 great , seats are a bit narrow, crew is helpful..

The flight was canceled two times and didn’t tell me on time I was waiting all day long for my flight but at the end it was worst.

Flight was good and on time. Check in long time could have been avoided by having more counters at the airport

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