Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): what you need to know
Lahore is 12 hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SFO to LHE flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SFO and LHE:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight is ر.ق. 1,821. A round-trip ticket right now is ر.ق. 3,516. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to LHE if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near LHE:
Pick up an Allama Iqbal International Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Europcar and Street Rent a Car can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Lahore and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Allama Iqbal International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to central Lahore
From Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Lahore. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport for June if you'd like to explore Lahore during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 43ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to LHE sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've visited Lahore, now it's time to explore more of Pakistan. Journey about 121 kilometres west to Faisalabad to check off its leading sights. From Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک to Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Pakistan, consider Rawalpindi, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Lahore. Parade Lane Park, Civic Park and Millad Park are the start of reasons to visit.
