Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is 11 hours behind Muscat.
Your MCT to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MCT and SFO:
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
RM2,279 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from RM4,490. These prices may change based on availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MCT to SFO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport to San Francisco International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Muscat International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MCT touch down on schedule 85.46% of the time.
To reach Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Muscat International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MCT:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Muscat International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Follow your own route with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of San Francisco and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit San Francisco in February.
Book your flight from Muscat International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MCT to SFO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.