How to get from San Francisco to Muscat

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dubai: about 20h 10m including the connection. Other options: via Zurich, Frankfurt, London and Istanbul. Two tickets from $927.

Flights from San Francisco to Muscat

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dubai
20h 10m
two tickets, via Dubai
$927
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,197 mi (13,191 km)
fastest
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
20h 10m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai. Departure to Muscat: Dubai, Sharjah International.
Dubai to Muscat flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $927
Via Zurich
Switzerland
20h 25m
with the connection
San Francisco to Zurich flight 11h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Muscat flight 6h 15m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
20h 38m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Muscat flight 6h 33m
Via London
United Kingdom
20h 40m
with the connection
San Francisco to London flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
London to Muscat flight 7h 10m
two ticketsfrom $969
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
20h 48m
with the connection
San Francisco to Istanbul flight 12h 58m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Istanbul New. Departure to Muscat: Istanbul New, Sabiha Gokcen International.
Istanbul to Muscat flight 4h 50m

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 Muscat

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, November and December, +25° to +31° by day, sea +24° to +29°. In November it is +30° by day and +22° at night, sea +29°, with 1 rainy day.

Jan
+25° +17° +24° 1 days
Feb
+27° +19° +24° 1 days
Mar
+31° +22° +25° 1 days
Apr
+35° +26° +28° 1 days
May
+39° +29° +31° 0 days
Jun
+40° +32° +33° 0 days
Jul
+38° +31° +32° 2 days
Aug
+37° +29° +31° 0 days
Sep
+36° +28° +31° 0 days
Oct
+34° +26° +31° 2 days
Nov
+30° +22° +29° 1 days
Dec
+27° +19° +26° 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 Muscat?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dubai.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Muscat?
Via Dubai: 16h to the connection, 1h 10m after it, about 20h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Muscat with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $927. 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 San Francisco and Muscat?
Dubai (20h 10m total), Zurich (20h 25m total), Frankfurt (20h 38m total), London (20h 40m total) and Istanbul (20h 48m total).
How far is Muscat from San Francisco?
8,197 mi (13,191 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.