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Qatar AirwaysQatar Airwaysfound Oct 16
11/05/26
12:00 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
24h 35mLAXLos Angeles International AirportDOHHamad International Airport
11/07/26
1:35 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/12/26
4:20 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
22h 10mDOHHamad International Airport
11/12/26
1:30 pm
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$1,088
Gulf AirGulf Airfound Oct 6
11/03/26
9:44 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
32h 21mJFKNew York John F Kennedy AirportBAHBahrain International Airport
11/05/26
7:05 pm
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/10/26
8:05 pm
KHIJinnah International Airport
41h 38mBAHBahrain International AirportJFKNew York John F Kennedy Airport
11/12/26
12:43 am
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
$1,109
Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlinesfound Oct 13
11/10/26
8:51 am
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
27h 44mJFKNew York John F Kennedy AirportDOHHamad International Airport
11/12/26
1:35 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/17/26
4:20 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
32h 39mDOHHamad International AirportJFKNew York John F Kennedy Airport
11/17/26
11:59 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
$1,119
Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlinesfound Oct 6
11/03/26
7:35 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
20h 0mISTIstanbul Airport
11/05/26
4:35 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/10/26
5:50 am
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4:30 pm
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Qatar AirwaysQatar Airwaysfound Oct 16
11/05/26
9:43 am
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
26h 52mLAXLos Angeles International AirportDOHHamad International Airport
11/07/26
1:35 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/12/26
4:20 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
22h 10mDOHHamad International Airport
11/12/26
1:30 pm
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11/03/26
10:10 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
30h 25mBOSGeneral Edward Lawrence Logan International AirportAUHAbu Dhabi International Airport
11/05/26
5:35 pm
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/10/26
5:10 am
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11/10/26
7:35 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
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Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlinesfound Oct 13
11/10/26
7:00 am
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29h 35mJFKNew York John F Kennedy AirportDOHHamad International Airport
11/12/26
1:35 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/17/26
4:20 am
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32h 39mDOHHamad International AirportJFKNew York John F Kennedy Airport
11/17/26
11:59 pm
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$1,119
EmiratesEmiratesfound Oct 6
11/03/26
3:40 pm
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20h 30mDXBDubai International Airport
11/05/26
1:10 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/10/26
3:30 am
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23h 5mDXBDubai International Airport
11/10/26
1:35 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
$1,184
Qatar AirwaysQatar Airwaysfound Oct 16
11/05/26
8:43 am
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
27h 52mLAXLos Angeles International AirportDOHHamad International Airport
11/07/26
1:35 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/12/26
4:20 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
22h 10mDOHHamad International Airport
11/12/26
1:30 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
$1,088
American AirlinesAmerican Airlinesfound Oct 13
11/10/26
10:34 am
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
26h 1mORDChicago O Hare AirportDOHHamad International Airport
11/12/26
1:35 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/17/26
4:20 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
28h 39mDOHHamad International AirportORDChicago O Hare Airport
11/17/26
7:59 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
$1,206

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San Francisco, US (SFO) - Karachi, PK (KHI)

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Nov 1

10:34 am
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When is the best time of day to fly?

Morning (5am - 12pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Karachi. At $1,211 it is 55% cheaper than the average time. Afternoon (2pm - 5pm) is the most expensive time, 105% above average.

$1,211Morning$2,325Midday$5,474Afternoon$3,088Evening$1,284Late Night
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When is the best time of day to fly?
Time of dayAverage fare
Morning$1,211
Midday$2,325
Afternoon$5,474
Evening$3,088
Late Night$1,284

What do round-trip flights from San Francisco to Karachi cost?

Share of fares in each price range.

87%$0to $2,0004%$2,000to $4,0002%$4,000to $6,0000%$6,000to $8,0007%$8,000and up
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What do round-trip flights from San Francisco to Karachi cost?
Price rangeShare of fares
$0 to $2,00087%
$2,000 to $4,0004%
$4,000 to $6,0002%
$6,000 to $8,0000%
$8,000 and up7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about flying from San Francisco to Karachi.

What is the typical flight duration from San Francisco to Karachi?

San Francisco to Karachi is about 8,073 miles, and there is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so the journey requires a connection. Because no nonstop flight exists, there is no typical nonstop flight duration to report. You would need to connect through a hub such as Doha, Istanbul, or Dubai, with total travel time depending on the layover.
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.

Are there any direct flights from San Francisco to Karachi?

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Karachi. The shortest connecting routing is a one-stop itinerary via Doha on Qatar Airways, taking 21h 35m total — a 16h 10m leg to Doha, a 2h 50m layover, and a 2h 35m leg on to Karachi; Turkish Airlines offers the same 21h 35m total time via Istanbul with a 12h 55m first leg, 3h 25m layover, and 5h 15m second leg.
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.

What are the ground transportation options in Karachi?

Karachi's Jinnah International Airport offers several ground transportation options to the city center, with taxis being the most commonly used and fastest, taking about 25–40 minutes depending on traffic and costing around PKR 300–700 (roughly $1–3). Public buses (UTS routes 12 and 13) are the cheapest at PKR 50 and reach the city in about 50 minutes, though they can be cramped and crowded during peak hours. Ride-share services like Uber are also available from the terminal, and car rentals with drivers are offered by Avis and Europcar, with self-drive generally discouraged due to road conditions. There is no rail or metro connection to the airport, and no dedicated airport shuttle; private transfers and rickshaws round out the options. For most travelers, negotiating a metered or pre-arranged taxi is the practical choice.
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Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from San Francisco to Karachi?

Overnight red-eye service from San Francisco to Karachi is available via a connection in Doha: Qatar Airways operates the long leg SFO to Doha departing at 16:10 and arriving at 18:20, then connects onward to Karachi on Qatar Airways with a 2h50m layover.
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.

Which airlines usually operate this route from San Francisco to Karachi?

There is no nonstop service from San Francisco to Karachi; the common one-stop routings are via Doha on Qatar Airways (about 21h 35m total, six daily departures) and via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines (about 21h 35m, two daily). Emirates also connects via Dubai, either on Emirates metal throughout or with flydubai on the short Dubai–Karachi leg, though these take roughly 29–30 hours. Qatar Airways operates within oneworld and Turkish Airlines within Star Alliance, while Emirates and flydubai are not alliance members.
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.

Which airport should I use in Karachi?

Karachi has one main airport, Jinnah International Airport, which serves all commercial flights to the city and is located about 15 km northeast of the centre.

How do I get to San Francisco Intl Airport from the city center?

BART is the fastest and most popular way to get from downtown San Francisco to SFO, offering direct rapid rail service from the International Terminal with a one-way fare around $11.15. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft provide door-to-door convenience, picking up on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage, while taxis are available at the center islands outside of Arrivals. Shared shuttle vans and public buses (SamTrans Route 292) are also available, with buses being the most budget-friendly at just a few dollars. If you drive, SFO has multiple short-term and long-term parking garages near the terminals, and you can use the free AirTrain to move between parking, the Rental Car Center, and the BART station.
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Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Karachi airport?

The Airport Hotel is located just steps away from Jinnah International Airport and offers a paid airport shuttle service for arriving or departing passengers. There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas, or rest zones inside the terminal, and the airport does not provide cots to stranded travelers. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels like the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Karachi Airport Hotel, about 0.9 miles away, offer shuttle service.
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What facilities and services are available to travelers at Karachi Jinnah International Airport?

Jinnah International Airport in Karachi offers banks, bureaux de change and ATMs in the terminal, along with restaurants serving local and international food and a range of shopping options. There are left-luggage facilities for storing bags, free trolleys and dedicated porter services, plus a lost and found service. Prayer rooms are located at various points in the terminal, with a mosque outside adjacent to the car parks. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lounges, and there is a public call office with fax facilities in Hall 1. Duty-free shops, gift shops and first aid facilities are also available.
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Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the San Francisco and Karachi airports?

San Francisco International Airport offers wheelchair and guided assistance that passengers arrange in advance through their airline, along with dedicated TSA security lanes for travelers with disabilities, service animal relief areas, a Quiet Airport program, a sensory room, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard program. Jinnah International Airport in Karachi provides wheelchairs and ramps plus disabled toilets within the terminal, with assistance available on request from the airline prior to departure. Travelers should arrange mobility assistance through their airline before the flight.
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What aircraft are typically used on flights from San Francisco to Karachi?

There is no nonstop service from San Francisco to Karachi. Qatar Airways currently operates the route most, flying an Airbus A350-1000 on the long leg via Doha with a Boeing 787-9 on the short leg. Emirates connects via Dubai using an Airbus A380-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 or Boeing 777-300ER, while Turkish Airlines links through Istanbul on an Airbus A350-900 and Airbus A330-300.
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.

Which airline alliances serve flights from San Francisco to Karachi?

San Francisco to Karachi has no nonstop service, with one-stop routings currently flown by Qatar Airways via Doha (oneworld), Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (Star Alliance), and Emirates via Dubai — the latter two carriers, Emirates and flydubai, belong to no alliance. So the alliances serving this route are oneworld and Star Alliance, while Emirates operates outside any 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.

What are the best airport lounge options when departing from San Francisco?

When departing from San Francisco, you have a wide range of airport lounges across all four terminals. Terminal 1 offers the Alaska Lounge, the American Airlines Admirals Club with showers, and The Club SFO, a Priority Pass option with showers, quiet rooms, and a full-service bar. Terminal 2 has the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge and the Delta Sky Club, while Terminal 3 features two United Clubs (one with day passes for $59), the Centurion Lounge, and the Centurion Studio for American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders. The International Terminal includes the Air France-KLM Lounge, the Golden Gate Lounge, and the United Polaris Lounge with shower suites and a dedicated rest zone, plus airline-specific lounges like British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, and Emirates.
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Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?

Same-day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class; flexible and premium tickets generally allow it, while Basic Economy does not.