Business class · SFO to DOH
San Francisco to Doha in business class
About 16 hours 10 minutes nonstop. Here is every airline we quote on this route, the seat each one flies and the lounge before you board.
Get a quote for this route
A specialist compares the options and quotes the full price before you pay.
Ways to fly it
3 airlines we quote between San Francisco and Doha. The seat depends on the aircraft, so we confirm it for your exact flight.
- oneworld
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways Qsuites (new "Qsuite Next Generation" launching H2 2026)
Suite with closing door
Current Qsuite: full closing door, double-bed convertible, 1-2-1. NEW Qsuite Next Generation (H2 2026, A350-1000 + retrofits, priority on London/New York/major US routes): 23in width, motorized sliding doors, new Companion Suite layout, movable 4K OLED screen
- Seat width
- 21.5 inches (current Qsuite); 23 inches (incoming Next Generation)
- Bed length
- 79 inches
- Loyalty program
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club (Avios)
Lounge: Al Mourjan Business Lounge (DOH) — voted world's best business lounge
- Star Alliance
United Airlines
United Polaris Business Class
Lie-flat, 1-2-1
Lie-flat pod with direct aisle access; new "Polaris 2.0" cabin debuting on new-delivery 787-9s from April 2026 (SFO-Singapore, expanding to SFO-London)
- Seat width
- 22 inches
- Bed length
- 78 inches
- Loyalty program
- MileagePlus
Lounge: United Polaris Lounge (ORD/EWR/SFO/IAD/LAX) — bedrooms, showers, à la carte dining
- oneworld
American Airlines
American Airlines Flagship Suite
Suite with closing door
Flagship Suite with sliding privacy door, 1-2-1, direct aisle access — on 777-300ER and new 787-9P (delivered 2025)
- Seat width
- 21 inches (at the shoulders)
- Bed length
- 79 inches
- Loyalty program
- AAdvantage
Lounge: Flagship Lounge (JFK/MIA/DFW/LAX/ORD)
Nonstop flights, SFO to DOH
1 nonstop flight on the airline timetable, in local time at each airport. Schedules change with the season, so we confirm the flight for your dates when we quote.
| Flight | Departs SFO | Arrives DOH | In the air | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways QR 738Also sold as AA 8128, AS 5938, MH 9732, UL 3073, WB 1084, WY 6174 | 4:10 PM | 6:20 PMnext day | 16 h 10 min | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat |
Source: airline timetable data, checked October 23, 2026. Lists flights operated by the airlines in our airline guide; regional partners, cargo and charter flights, and airlines without a business, first or premium economy cabin are left out.
The route in numbers
Every cabin, both directions (DOH-SFO), from the US Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025.
- Passengers in the year
- 215,894
- Flights in the year
- 726
- Passengers per flight, on average
- 297
Who carries the passengers
| Qatar Airways | 100% |
|---|
Source: BTS T-100 Segment (All Carriers), calendar year 2025, scheduled passenger service; ingested 2026-10-23. Figures include every cabin, not only business class.
Onboard: dining, entertainment and bags
What each airline offers in business class. Details can differ by aircraft and route.
| Airline | Dining | Entertainment | Checked bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways | Dine on Demand, Chef on Call on select routes | Seatback 4K Oryx One screen, 4,000+ options | 2 × 32kg checked |
| United Airlines | Multi-course dining, Saks Fifth Avenue bedding | Seatback touchscreen, Bluetooth audio | 2 × 32kg checked |
| American Airlines | Multi-course Flagship dining, curated wine selection | Seatback touchscreen IFE, Bluetooth audio | 2 × 32kg checked |
Before you fly: lounges at SFO
All lounges at San Francisco International AirportUnited Polaris Lounge
Dianne Feinstein International Terminal, across from the Boarding Area G security checkpoint (airport: near Gate G1, Level 2), airside
United Polaris standard or flexible fares (same-day itinerary); First Class on Lufthansa, SWISS or ANA (+1 guest); Business on ANA, Air New Zealand or ITA, and Basic/Flex Business on Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian or Brussels Airlines, at the long-haul departure airport
Golden Gate Lounge
Dianne Feinstein International Terminal A, Level 4, post-security
Contract lounge for Air France, KLM, Aeromexico, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways and SAS passengers; American Express Platinum (enrolment required)
United Club (International Terminal G)
Dianne Feinstein International Terminal G, between Gates G6 and G9, Level 3 (other United Clubs: T3 F-gates rotunda near F11; T3 near E4)
United Club members and one-time passholders; United Polaris and United Business international passengers; Star Alliance first/business on an international departure; Star Alliance Gold on an international Star Alliance itinerary
American Airlines Admirals Club
Harvey Milk Terminal 1, near Gate B13, Level 2; via Security Checkpoint B
Quote for San Francisco to Doha
- The full price per traveler, with taxes, fees and fare rules.
- Business class first; premium economy or first class on request.
- Under the US DOT 24-hour rule you can cancel within 24 hours of booking when you book at least 7 days before departure.
Questions about this route
Which airlines fly business class from San Francisco to Doha?
Qatar Airways flies nonstop from SFO to DOH on the airline timetable checked October 23, 2026. We quote Qatar Airways, United Airlines, American Airlines; every quote shows the schedule, any connection and the seat for each option.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Doha?
About 16 hours 10 minutes on a nonstop flight, by the airline timetable. One-stop trips take longer, depending on the connection.
Which business class seat is best on this route?
Qatar Airways and American Airlines offer suites with a closing door on some aircraft. Seats vary by aircraft, so we confirm the seat on your exact flight before you book.
Is the price you quote the full price?
Yes. Every quote is the total per traveler including taxes and fees, with the fare rules, before you pay anything.