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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Tehran

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tehran? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.353 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tehran.1.006 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.006 €, select.
Tehran.1.043 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.043 €, select.
Tehran.1.070 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.070 €, select.
Tehran.1.070 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.070 €, select.
Tehran.1.107 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Aer Lingus and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.107 €, select.
Tehran.1.126 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.126 €, select.
Tehran.1.132 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.132 €, select.
Tehran.1.132 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.132 €, select.
Tehran.1.153 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.153 €, select.
Tehran.1.176 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.176 €, select.
Tehran.1.189 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.189 €, select.
Tehran.1.215 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.215 €, select.
Tehran.1.238 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Austrian Airlines and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.238 €, select.
Tehran.1.260 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with SWISS and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.260 €, select.
Tehran.1.271 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with French Bee and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.271 €, select.
Tehran.1.314 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.314 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Tehran

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Tehran flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from 1.887 €
Aug
from 1.353 €
Sep
from 1.215 €
Oct
from 1.260 €
Nov
from 1.006 €
Dec
from 1.153 €
Jan
from 1.126 €
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Mar
from 1.325 €
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Alternative San Francisco International to Tehran routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Tehran? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Mehrabad International

2km from central Tehran
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Imam Khomeini International

36km from central Tehran
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San Francisco to Tehran: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
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Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Tehran: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Tehran: Mehrabad International and Imam Khomeini International.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Tehran is 1.006 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Tehran. But we found flights with one or more stops from 1.006 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Tehran.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Tehran is usually November.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Tehran is Imam Khomeini International – which is 36.3 km away from the centre of Tehran. We've found flights into this airport from 1.006 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Tehran on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Tehran. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tehran but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tehran is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. July is typically the warmest month in Tehran, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tehran.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tehran: what you need to know

  • San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. Based in the UTC+3:30 timezone, Tehran is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.

  • To avoid rushing for your SFO to Tehran flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from SFO to Tehran. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • The journey from central San Francisco to SFO takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tehran? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:

  • Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tehran

  • 526 € is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Tehran flight. Return plane tickets start at 1.006 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from SFO to Tehran. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a San Francisco International Airport to Tehran ticket.

  • Finding a cheap flight from SFO to Tehran couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a new discount appears.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tehran.

Airports in Tehran

Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR)

  • The distance from Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to central Tehran is roughly 13 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.

  • Jump off your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tehran and be napping in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a convenient option just a quick drive from THR, consider Tehran Grand Hotel.

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)

  • Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Tehran. Once you've disembarked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tehran, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Walk out of arrivals and stay in a hotel close to IKA. Unwind after your SFO to Tehran flight at Remis Hotel. Or put up the 'Do not disturb' sign and catch up on some sleep at Rexan Hotel.

Best time to go to Tehran

  • March is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tehran. To skip the crowds, visit Tehran in December.

  • The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your San Francisco International Airport to Tehran plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • Search for cheap tickets from SFO to Tehran in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

More about Tehran

  • Start your Tehran trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tehran, browse our range of accommodation options including:

  • National Museum of Iran and Golestan Palace are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Tehran itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.

Explore more of Iran

  • Isfahan is just one of the many cities in Iran waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Tehran. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah, Imam Mosque and Naqshe Jahan Square(Shah Square).

  • If you're ready to explore another major stop in Iran, head for Qom, roughly 129 kilometres south of Tehran. Hazrat Fatima Masumeh Holy Shrine, A'zam Mosque and Qoli Darvish Historical Site are key highlights.

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