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A direct flight from San Francisco to Karachi takes 00m, covering 20,893 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Karachi range from C$ 1,439 to C$ 2,110, with an average of C$ 1,650 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,439 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the C$ 1,650 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Karachi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,184, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from San Francisco to Karachi usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Karachi most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 26% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from San Francisco to Karachi. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,505 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,831, a difference of C$ 326.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 22h 31m, compared with 23h 09m via Istanbul (IST) and 23h 27m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Karachi is 12 hours ahead of San Francisco (Pakistan Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

It is unlikely that you will be able to find a direct flight from SFO to KHI. However, several airlines operate one-stop flights between these two airports. Some of those airlines include Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, and flydubai. Layover locations include Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), and Qatar (DOH). American Airlines in combination with Qatar Airways offer two-stop flights from SFO to KHI. Layover places include Dallas (DFW), Qatar (DOH), Phoenix (PHX), Houston (IAH), Miami (MIA), and New York (JFK).

Your best option is to take a bus. An Al-Rehem bus leaves KHI approximately every 20min. The bus will drop you off just a short walk away from Karachi City Station. You can also take a taxi or rent a car. Hertz, for example, is one car rental company that operates in Pakistan.

At KHI, you can find the Muhammadi Exchange Company currency exchange counter on the second level of the eastern side of the airport. Money Master has currency exchange kiosks in the International Terminal in the Departures lounge. You can also exchange currency at the National Bank of Pakistan, located on the second level of the Concourse Hall.

Yes. SFO provides an interactive play area where kids can entertain themselves and tire themselves out before they get on their flight. Along with the playground for kids is a seating area where parents can relax and watch as their kids play and have fun. This designated area is located near Gates D7 and D15 in Terminal 2 and is open 24/7.