Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
Tehran is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+3:30 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to IKA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and IKA:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight is ₹ 102,264. A round-trip fare is currently ₹ 111,448. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to IKA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SFO to IKA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight? Collect your luggage and go straight to a nearby hotel. Two options close to IKA are Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel.
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Tehran. The drive time takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Tehran in April.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to IKA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iran
Tehran has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Iran you'll want to see. About 338 kilometres south of Tehran, a visit to Isfahan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral.
Karaj is another essential stop in Iran and is around 32 kilometres west of Tehran. No trip is complete without visiting Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park.
