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Quick Flight Summary from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    SAR 2,892
  • Direct flight duration 21 hour 22 min
  • Arrival airports EMB / SFO
  • Best days to book Thursday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    SAR 3,378

Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco

Best Price

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
17 Aug, Mon03:35
Abu Dhabi – San Francisco
22h 2m
1 stop
AUHSFO

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
30 Jul, Thu09:00
Abu Dhabi – San Francisco
22h 34m
1 stop
AUHSFO

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
31 Jul, Fri02:55
Abu Dhabi – San Francisco
21h 51m
1 stop
AUHSFO

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
4 Aug, Tue10:00
Abu Dhabi – San Francisco
1d 12h 26m
1 stop
AUHSFO

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
21 Jul, Tue08:30
Abu Dhabi – San Francisco
23h 4m
1 stop
AUHSFO

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
5 Aug, Wed10:00
Abu Dhabi – San Francisco
1d 45m
1 stop
AUHSFO

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
10 Aug, Mon09:40
Abu Dhabi – San Francisco
1d 10h 43m
1 stop
AUHSFO

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
15 Aug, Sat10:00
Abu Dhabi – San Francisco
1d 45m
1 stop
AUHSFO
Shortest Flight

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
16 Jul, Thu09:00
Abu Dhabi – San Francisco
21h 22m
1 stop
AUHSFO

Last update: 07 July 2026 06:04

Estimated Prices for Abu Dhabi to San Francisco Flights

Cheapest Day21 July Tuesday
Best Price
SAR 2,892
Average Price
SAR 4,253
SAR 5,712
SAR 2,892
SAR 4,390
07Tue
Jul
SAR 4,438
08Wed
SAR 4,750
09Thu
SAR 4,589
10Fri
SAR 4,843
11Sat
12Sun
SAR 3,319
13Mon
14Tue
SAR 4,006
15Wed
SAR 3,342
16Thu
SAR 5,712
17Fri
18Sat
19Sun
SAR 3,408
20Mon
SAR 2,892
21Tue
22Wed
SAR 3,341
23Thu
SAR 3,660
24Fri
25Sat
SAR 5,012
26Sun
27Mon
28Tue
29Wed
30Thu
SAR 5,163
31Fri
SAR 5,184
01Sat
Aug
02Sun
03Mon
04Tue
05Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Abu Dhabi City Center

Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport is 30 kilometers in the east of the city center. The city center is easily reached by shuttle, city bus or taxi. You can also rent a car from the offices of car rental companies located in the city center and at the airport.

Airport Shuttle

You can make benefit of the 24-hour shuttle service to go to the airport. You can easily get to the airport from the city center with services arranged according to flight departure times.

City Bus

In the United Arab Emirates, especially in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, public transport is quite inadequate. However, you can still try buses A1. You can use this option to get to the airport from the city center.

Taxi

The most common means of transportation in Abu Dhabi are taxis. Because of the inadequate public transportation, the public prefer the taxi. Taxi prices are also reasonable because the country is rich in oil reserves. You can consider the taxi option to reach the airport.

Private Car

It is one of the easiest ways to get to the airport. Abu Dhabi has wide, high standard urban roads. Traffic density is experienced at certain hours in the city center. You can easily reach the airport by connecting to the E20 and E22 motorway from the city center with your private car.

Airport Information

Abu Dhabi Airport offers you many options. If you like, you can spend your time in cafés and restaurants such as Mc Donalds, O'Brien's, Panapolis, Illy Espressamante or you can enjoy duty free shopping. You can evaluate your time in spa and massage rooms until your flight is up, and you can make your business negotiations in the exclusive VIP lounges.

Transportation to San Francisco City Center from Airport

San Francisco Intl. Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located in San Francisco California, 21 km from the city center. The airport is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California and one of the first major airports to have an automated baggage system in place.  

San Francisco International Airport is an important hub for United Airlines and Virgin America. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to various parts of the city from San Francisco International Airport by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car.

Train

There are two rail systems that you can use to get to the city center from San Francisco International Airport. The first is the BART, a rapid-rail system. The BART station is located in the international terminal at the airport. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between the airport and the northern and southern parts of the city.

The other rail system that you can use to get to the city center from SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between SFO and San Francisco and San Jose.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to the city center from SFO is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from the airport to downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. Taxis are readily available at each terminal at the airport and depart from the taxi zones located on the arrivals/baggage claim level. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between San Francisco International Airport and the city center. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Francisco International Airport and San Mateo and various parts of San Francisco. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 stop at the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the city center. There are many rental car companies that have offices at the airport. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city during your trip. The AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the Rental Car Center from the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who are traveling with their bike or who want to leave their bike at the airport. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes.

San Francisco Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Monday
6 Jul
Fog
18°13°
Today
Tuesday
7 Jul
Fog
16°12°
Wednesday
8 Jul
Fog
19°12°
Thursday
9 Jul
Cloudy
19°14°
Friday
10 Jul
Cloudy
20°14°

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