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Flights from Doha to San Francisco

Nonstop flights from Doha (DOH) to San Francisco (SFO) take about 16h 45m (12,994 km). Qatar Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1179 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Doha to San Francisco

Carriers on DOH–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Qatar Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Doha to San Francisco fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $1179 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $580. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$117924 Oct 2026 · Qatar Airways	$580 · 1 stop24 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$118117 Nov 2026 · Qatar Airways	$677 · 2 stops17 Nov 2026
Mar 2027	$12259 Mar 2027 · Qatar Airways	$695 · 3 stops15 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $580 in October 2026, against $695 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Doha to San Francisco, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Doha to San Francisco flights

How long is the flight from Doha to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Doha (DOH) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 16h 45m, covering 12,994 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Doha from San Francisco by air?

The great-circle distance between Hamad International Airport and San Francisco International Airport is 12,994 km (8,074 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Doha to San Francisco?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DOH–SFO route include Qatar Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Doha to San Francisco cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DOH–SFO was $1179 USD with Qatar Airways (nonstop), departing 24 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $580 one-way, against $695 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Doha to San Francisco?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $580 with one stop against $1179 nonstop, a saving of $599. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Qatar to San Francisco?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San Francisco visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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