The cheapest times to fly from SFO to JRO are
- January 1st to April 8th
- September 10th to December 2nd
based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from SFO to JRO is early March. Prices can be as high as $4033 for Saturday flights during late May, or as low as $929 for Wednesday flights around early March.
When to Fly to Mount Kilimanjaro
Flying from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Kilimanjaro (JRO) will usually cost between $965 to $2207 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early March with an average ticket price of $972. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late May, with an average price of $2309. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1338 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1138 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SFO to JRO flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SFO to JRO route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the SFO to JRO flight is slightly more expensive than the average and costs about as much as the average flight leaving from San Francisco. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.07, which is far below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to JRO, and Sunday the cheapest day to fly back into SFO. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly to Mount Kilimanjaro, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to San Francisco. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $133 (8%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1255. Return trip prices are from the JRO to SFO flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from SFO to JRO can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 18 hour 31 minutes may not be realistic.
Alternative Nearby Airports
Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from SFO to JRO while comparing.
- 146 miles (235 km) away from JRO
- Usually 27.07% less expensive than JRO
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Hacking SFO to JRO
Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from SFO to JRO — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $1124
- Average savings: $14 (1.23%)
- Price for both tickets: $1134
- Average savings: $5 (0.4%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from SFO to JRO? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 19 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Air France, Alaska, American, Austrian, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta, Emirates, Ethiopian, Iberia, Kenya Airways, KLM, LAM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, SWISS, Turkish Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Kilimanjaro International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 9739 miles or 15673 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from SFO to JRO?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop SFO to JRO flight is about 18 hour 31 minutes.
How many flights go between San Francisco, CA and Kilimanjaro?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 58 available flights from SFO to JRO.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | SFO |
Origination airport name | San Francisco International Airport |
City | San Francisco, CA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 37.6 |
Longitude | -122.4 |
Return Airport
Destination code | JRO |
Destination airport name | Kilimanjaro International Airport |
City | Kilimanjaro |
Country | Tanzania |
Latitude | -3.4 |
Longitude | 37.1 |
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