How to get from San Francisco to Doha

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Copenhagen: about 19h 30m including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, Munich, Zurich and Istanbul.

Flights from San Francisco to Doha

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Copenhagen
19h 30m
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,062 mi (12,975 km)
fastest
Via Copenhagen
Denmark
19h 30m
with the connection
San Francisco to Copenhagen flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Copenhagen to Doha flight 6h
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
19h 48m
with the connection
San Francisco to Amsterdam flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Doha flight 6h 18m
Via Munich
Germany
19h 48m
with the connection
San Francisco to Munich flight 11h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Doha flight 5h 33m
Via Zurich
Switzerland
19h 53m
with the connection
San Francisco to Zurich flight 11h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Doha flight 5h 43m
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
19h 58m
with the connection
San Francisco to Istanbul flight 12h 58m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Istanbul New. Departure to Doha: Istanbul New, Sabiha Gokcen International.
Istanbul to Doha flight 4h

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 Doha

Weather by month

Best time to visit: April, November and December, +25° to +33° by day, sea +22° to +27°. In November it is +31° by day and +22° at night, sea +27°, with 1 rainy day.

Jan
+23° +15° +20° 3 days
Feb
+24° +15° +20° 2 days
Mar
+28° +18° +22° 2 days
Apr
+33° +22° +25° 1 days
May
+38° +27° +29° 0 days
Jun
+42° +29° +32° 0 days
Jul
+42° +31° +33° 1 days
Aug
+41° +32° +35° 0 days
Sep
+39° +29° +34° 0 days
Oct
+36° +26° +31° 1 days
Nov
+31° +22° +27° 1 days
Dec
+25° +17° +22° 1 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 San Francisco to Doha?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Copenhagen.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Doha?
Via Copenhagen: 10h 30m to the connection, 6h after it, about 19h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
Which cities can you connect in between San Francisco and Doha?
Copenhagen (19h 30m total), Amsterdam (19h 48m total), Munich (19h 48m total), Zurich (19h 53m total) and Istanbul (19h 58m total).
How far is Doha from San Francisco?
8,062 mi (12,975 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.