Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jinnah International Airport (KHI): what you need to know
Karachi's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Karachi 12 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SFO to KHI flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Jinnah International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SFO and KHI include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Jinnah International Airport flight is Rs136,903. A round-trip fare is currently Rs277,193. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to KHI, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jinnah International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SFO to KHI by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jinnah International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on schedule at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jinnah International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KHI if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Jinnah International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel farther out of Karachi and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own wheels. You can pick up a Jinnah International Airport rental car from popular providers like Europcar or Street Rent a Car.
Boost your chances of snagging a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Jinnah International Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart idea.
Getting from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to central Karachi
Jinnah International Airport to central Karachi has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jinnah International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Karachi in April.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jinnah International Airport for May if you want to go to Karachi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 36ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to KHI sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Pakistan
Hyderabad is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be explored after you've seen Karachi. Around 121 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Qadeer Shah House, Monument Of University and Madni Ground.
If there's time to check out another corner of Pakistan, consider Rahim Yar Khan, about 483 kilometres north-east of Karachi. US Canal Villas, Ali Park and Wahab Garden Park are highlights.
