Flying from Muscat Airport (MCT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is 12 hours behind Muscat and follows the UTC-8 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MCT to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MCT and SFO:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)
When it comes to Muscat Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Muscat Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MCT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Muscat Airport to San Francisco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Muscat Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Muscat Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Muscat Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MCT to SFO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are highlights.