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AED 3,852+ Direct flights to San Francisco

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to San Francisco found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 October 2025.

Thu 20/1108:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Thu 15/115:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Deal found 26/10AED 5,273
Sun 23/1108:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Sun 7/1215:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Deal found 27/10AED 5,369
Sun 15/208:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Mon 2/315:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Deal found 26/10AED 5,567
Mon 17/1108:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Mon 12/115:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Deal found 25/10AED 5,648
Tue 17/208:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Fri 27/215:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Deal found 26/10AED 5,681
Sat 14/208:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Sun 1/315:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Deal found 26/10AED 5,725
Tue 18/1108:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Sun 18/115:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Deal found 25/10AED 5,828
Sat 14/208:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Sat 28/215:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Deal found 26/10AED 5,876
Tue 18/1108:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Fri 16/115:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Deal found 25/10AED 5,986

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/11

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

AED 5,273

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/11

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

AED 5,273

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 17/11

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 14/1

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

AED 5,567

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/2

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

AED 5,567

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/3

08:50-13:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

16:45-19:25

Nonstop15h 40m

AED 5,567

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/2

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

AED 5,567

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/11

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

AED 5,567

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/2

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

AED 5,567

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/2

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

AED 5,567

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/11

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

AED 5,567

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 28 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
670 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,658 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,481 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

11 - 17 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

FAQ about direct flights to San Francisco

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to San Francisco to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • Which airlines fly direct to San Francisco?

    At the moment, Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, KLM offer direct flights to San Francisco. Emirates is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to San Francisco.

  • How long is a direct flight to San Francisco?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to San Francisco to last approximately 15h 50m on average. The quickest direct flight to San Francisco at this time departs from Dubai (15h 50m), while the longest leaves from Dubai (15h 50m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to San Francisco?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to San Francisco, September is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. September may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit San Francisco, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to San Francisco?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to San Francisco is Dubai. A return direct flight from Dubai to San Francisco typically costs around AED 7,135.

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