Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SFO to MED flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Madinah Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SFO and MED include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Madinah Airport (MED)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Madinah Airport flight is $888. A round-trip fare is currently $1,558. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to MED if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Madinah Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from SFO to MED is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Madinah Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Madinah Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Madinah Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
Follow your own route with a Madinah Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and see more of Madinah and beyond.
Booking your ride from Madinah Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Madinah Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Madinah. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Madinah Airport for August if you'd like to go to Madinah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to MED sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Madinah. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, Mecca is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.