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How to get from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Doha: about 19h 55m including the connection. Other options: via Warsaw, Copenhagen, Frankfurt and Munich. Two tickets from $806.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco

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Prices by day: Abu Dhabi to San Francisco

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Best fares from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco

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Cheapest one-way $558 22 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $710 Sat, 21 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $558

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Doha
19h 55m
two tickets, via Warsaw
$806
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,132 mi (13,087 km)
fastest
Via Doha
Qatar
19h 55m
with the connection
Abu Dhabi to Doha flight 1h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to San Francisco flight 15h 45m
Via Warsaw
Poland
21h 13m
with the connection
Abu Dhabi to Warsaw flight 6h 13m
Connection of about 3h
Warsaw to San Francisco flight 12h
two ticketsfrom $806
Via Copenhagen
Denmark
21h 13m
with the connection
Abu Dhabi to Copenhagen flight 7h 3m
Connection of about 3h
Copenhagen to San Francisco flight 11h 10m
two ticketsfrom $2,297
Via Frankfurt
Germany
21h 20m
with the connection
Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt flight 6h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to San Francisco flight 11h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,686
Via Munich
Germany
21h 23m
with the connection
Abu Dhabi to Munich flight 6h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to San Francisco flight 11h 48m
two ticketsfrom $2,182

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Doha.
What is the fastest way to fly from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco?
Via Doha: 1h 10m to the connection, 15h 45m after it, about 19h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Warsaw from $806. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Abu Dhabi and San Francisco?
Doha (19h 55m total), Warsaw (21h 13m total), Copenhagen (21h 13m total), Frankfurt (21h 20m total) and Munich (21h 23m total).
How far is San Francisco from Abu Dhabi?
8,132 mi (13,087 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.