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San Francisco to Amman is about 7,450 miles. There is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so the journey requires a connection.

Methodology

Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.

There are no nonstop flights from San Francisco to Amman. The shortest connecting routing is Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, with a total trip time of 17 hours 25 minutes (a 775-minute leg to Istanbul, a 120-minute layover, and a 150-minute Royal Jordanian leg into Amman). Qatar Airways also connects via Doha, and Royal Jordanian connects via New York JFK or Chicago.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Getting from Queen Alia International Airport into Amman is straightforward, with the 32 km trip to the city center typically taking 30 to 50 minutes. Official government-fare taxis are the fastest and most-used option, charging a fixed JOD 22.50 (about €28.50) per car for up to four passengers; ride-sharing apps like Uber also operate, with pickup zones at the terminal. The Sariyah Airport Express bus is the budget choice at JOD 3.30 (about €4.20) per person, running 24/7 every 30 minutes to the North Bus Station, though it is the slowest and may require a transfer once downtown. Several car rental companies, including Enterprise, have desks in the terminal, and private transfers are available around the clock for a more personalized ride. For most travelers, the fixed-rate taxi offers the best balance of speed, cost, and door-to-door convenience.

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Overnight red-eye flights are available from San Francisco to Amman, though there is no nonstop red-eye — the route is served by connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight. The most common is a Qatar Airways red-eye from San Francisco to Doha departing 4:10 PM and arriving 6:20 PM, connecting onward to Amman; there is also a Royal Jordanian red-eye from New York JFK to Amman departing 8:20 PM and arriving 2:15 PM the next day, reached from San Francisco via Alaska, American, or JetBlue.

Methodology

Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

There is no nonstop service from San Francisco to Amman, so travelers connect through one of several hubs. Turkish Airlines via Istanbul is the quickest and most frequent routing, with around 9 daily departures and a total trip time of 17h 25m. Qatar Airways via Doha offers about 10 daily connections, while Royal Jordanian connects via New York JFK (with American, Alaska, or JetBlue on the domestic leg) or Chicago O'Hare. No per-carrier fares are provided for this route.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Amman has one main international airport, Queen Alia International Airport, located about 30 km south of downtown. It serves all international and domestic flights with airlines including Royal Jordanian and major global carriers.

From downtown San Francisco, the fastest and most popular way to reach SFO is BART, with direct trains from the city center to the International Terminal in about 30 minutes. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, provide convenient door-to-door options and are generally pricier than public transit. Shared shuttle vans and public SamTrans buses offer lower-cost alternatives, though they are slower and less frequent. Driving yourself is possible, with short-term and long-term parking available near the terminals, but this is usually the most expensive and least convenient choice for city-center departures.

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The Amman Airport Hotel is the closest hotel to Queen Alia International Airport, about a mile (2 km) away, and it offers a free 24-hour airport shuttle with a meet-and-greet service, plus day rooms from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There are also transit-passenger rest rooms with recliners and padded seating airside near gates 206–210, and comfortable 24-hour lounges with showers. Most other hotels around the airport require a shuttle ride and are not directly connected to the terminal.

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At Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, travelers can connect to free Wi-Fi by selecting the 'Airport-Free-WIFI' network throughout the terminal. Free mobile phone charging units are available in the terminal. The airport has duty-free shopping, banks and ATMs, currency exchange, and a medical centre. A pharmacy is also present. Dining options range from international fast food chains to mid-range restaurants.

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San Francisco International Airport offers wheelchair and guided assistance through airlines, dedicated TSA lanes for travelers with special needs, service animal relief areas, a sensory room, quiet airport program, and a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard program; travelers arrange wheelchair assistance by notifying their airline when booking or at check-in. Queen Alia International Airport in Amman provides accessible parking and terminal infrastructure, tactile guidance paths, adapted facilities, priority seating, sign-language interpretation, and AI-supported service request points, having earned Level 1 Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation. Passengers should request mobility assistance from their airline before departure at either airport.

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There is no nonstop service from San Francisco to Amman. On connecting itineraries, Qatar Airways uses the Airbus A350-1000 on the long leg via Doha, Turkish Airlines uses the Airbus A350-900 via Istanbul, and Royal Jordanian uses the Boeing 787-8 via New York JFK or Chicago O'Hare.

Methodology

Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.

There is no nonstop service from San Francisco to Amman, so the route is flown via connections. The alliances that appear are Star Alliance through Turkish Airlines (connecting in Istanbul) and oneworld through Royal Jordanian, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Qatar Airways. JetBlue, which feeds Royal Jordanian from New York, belongs to no alliance.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

When departing from San Francisco, several excellent airport lounges are available depending on your terminal and airline. The Alaska Lounge in Terminal 1 near Gate B6 offers pay-at-the-door access for $60 to any passenger, with Alaska Lounge and Admirals Club members, Alaska First Class passengers, and oneworld Emerald/Sapphire members also admitted. The American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminal 1 near Gate B13 has showers and accepts walk-ins for $79 for passengers on American or oneworld flights, along with membership and eligible cardholder access. The Club SFO in Terminal 1 near Gate B4 is a Priority Pass and LoungeKey lounge with a full-service bar, spa-style showers ($25), and a forest-themed kids' room. In Terminal 2, the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge and Delta Sky Club serve Maple Leaf Club, Sky Club, and eligible status members, while Terminal 3 houses The Centurion Lounge and Centurion Studio for American Express Platinum and Centurion cardmembers, plus two United Clubs for United and Star Alliance passengers. The International Terminal A offers the Air France-KLM Lounge, Golden Gate Lounge, British Airways Lounge, Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge, China Airlines Lounge, and Emirates Lounge, with the United Polaris Lounge in International Terminal G featuring shower suites and a dedicated rest zone.

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Same-day changes and standby depend on the operating airline and fare purchased; flexible economy, premium cabins, and elite status generally allow them, while restrictive fares typically do not.