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How to get from San Francisco to Riyadh

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Amsterdam: about 19h 35m including the connection. Other options: via Istanbul, London, Paris and Rome.

Flights from San Francisco to Riyadh

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Amsterdam
19h 35m
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,062 mi (12,974 km)
fastest
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
19h 35m
with the connection
San Francisco to Amsterdam flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Riyadh flight 6h 5m
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
19h 48m
with the connection
San Francisco to Istanbul flight 12h 58m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Istanbul New. Departure to Riyadh: Istanbul New, Sabiha Gokcen International.
Istanbul to Riyadh flight 3h 50m
Via London
United Kingdom
20h
with the connection
San Francisco to London flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
London to Riyadh flight 6h 30m
Via Paris
France
20h
with the connection
San Francisco to Paris flight 10h 50m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly. Departure to Riyadh: Charles de Gaulle.
Paris to Riyadh flight 6h 10m
Via Rome
Italy
20h 13m
with the connection
San Francisco to Rome flight 12h
Connection of about 3h
Rome to Riyadh flight 5h 13m

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 Riyadh

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February and December, +20° to +23° by day. In November it is +28° by day and +16° at night, with 1 rainy day.

Jan
+20° +9° 4 days
Feb
+23° +10° 2 days
Mar
+28° +15° 3 days
Apr
+33° +20° 2 days
May
+39° +24° 0 days
Jun
+42° +27° 0 days
Jul
+43° +29° 0 days
Aug
+43° +29° 0 days
Sep
+40° +25° 0 days
Oct
+35° +20° 0 days
Nov
+28° +16° 1 days
Dec
+22° +11° 2 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, 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 Riyadh?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Amsterdam.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Riyadh?
Via Amsterdam: 10h 30m to the connection, 6h 5m after it, about 19h 35m in total with 3h for the connection.
Which cities can you connect in between San Francisco and Riyadh?
Amsterdam (19h 35m total), Istanbul (19h 48m total), London (20h total), Paris (20h total) and Rome (20h 13m total).
How far is Riyadh from San Francisco?
8,062 mi (12,974 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.