SFO - KHI

$454 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Karachi

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Cheapest round-trip
$909
Overall average: $1,000
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/30Thu 5/7
SFO - KHI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$454
Typical prices: $496-$667
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Wed 4/1
SFO - KHI • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $909 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Karachi. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,392 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 21h 11m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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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

Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 4:20 am
SFO
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KHI
21h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 4:40 pm
KHI
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SFO
22h 50m
1 stop
$909Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Apr 29
Emirates Logo
5:05 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
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KHI
29h 40m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
2:45 am - 2:00 pm
KHI
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SFO
23h 15m
1 stop
$918Emirates
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 4:20 am
SFO
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KHI
27h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 4:40 pm
KHI
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SFO
23h 10m
1 stop
$939Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 4:20 am
SFO
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KHI
27h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 10:50 am
KHI
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SFO
41h 00m
1 stop
$942Turkish Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 22
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6:45 pm - 6:00 am
SFO
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KHI
47h 15m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 4:40 pm
KHI
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SFO
31h 45m
2 stops
$950Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 4:20 am
SFO
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KHI
21h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 10:50 am
KHI
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SFO
25h 55m
2 stops
$953Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 27
Emirates Logo
5:05 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
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KHI
29h 40m
1 stop
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12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
KHI
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SFO
37h 45m
1 stop
$961Emirates
Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, Jun 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 4:20 am
SFO
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KHI
21h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 4:40 pm
KHI
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SFO
31h 45m
2 stops
$962Turkish Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, May 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 4:30 am
SFO
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KHI
45h 45m
1 stop
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5:50 am - 4:40 pm
KHI
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SFO
22h 50m
1 stop
$963Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, May 5
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6:45 pm - 8:05 am
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KHI
49h 20m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 4:40 pm
KHI
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SFO
23h 10m
1 stop
$968Turkish Airlines
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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 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 October, where tickets cost $921 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,600 and $1,574 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$454
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 39% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Karachi

When to book flights from San Francisco to Karachi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Karachi 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 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 $454 for a one-way ticket and $909 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance 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 $1,077 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 $1,099 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Karachi. 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.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3543 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

10.0 ExcellentDiego, Feb 2026
MIA - DXB
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Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

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

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

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

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.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

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

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 .

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

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

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

Business Class pods are horrible. If you're petite, you might be able to sleep on the uncomfortable seat and bed. Crew and food are fantastic.

I have travelled many times on Turkish, but they always board at least 30-40 minutes past the stated time. If informed properly, passengers can choose to spend more time in the .lounge instead of standing around by the gate waiting to board. The new lounge at DFW was a big disappointment. The aircraft itself was a shock. In the past I have flown this sector with regular business class seating configuration of 1-2-1, The 2-3-2 seating is very disappointing after paying such high prices for tickets. The DFW to Istanbul segment was slightly better, but the Istanbul to Delhi segment was no better than premium economy. I will try to travel more on airlines which give business class passengers more value for their money.

Good overall. Seat spacing a bit tight between IST and ISB.

Excellent staff despite some trying passenger situations. Very impressed with their good attitudes and kindness.

Crew were unfriendly, touch screen for movies didn't work very well, seats were tight and uncomfortable

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

Typically good service onboard but baggage delay in airport was significant

Very unprofessional staff gave us hard time I will never ever fly out with PIA

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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