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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 19 August 2026.

Fri 2/1009:10 -

Nonstop15h 50m

Fri 9/1017:05 -

Nonstop15h 35m

Deal found 18/8AED 5,846

Sun 30/808:15 -

Nonstop16h 45m

Mon 14/917:00 -

Nonstop16h 00m

Deal found 17/8AED 5,886

Sun 31/108:50 -

Nonstop16h 00m

Fri 4/617:05 -

Nonstop15h 35m

Deal found 14/8AED 5,934

Mon 28/908:25 -

Nonstop16h 35m

Mon 5/1017:05 -

Nonstop15h 35m

Deal found 14/8AED 5,941

Sun 27/908:25 -

Nonstop16h 45m

Mon 28/917:00 -

Nonstop16h 00m

Deal found 15/8AED 5,956

Sun 1/1108:50 -

Nonstop16h 00m

Tue 10/1115:40 -

Nonstop15h 45m

Deal found 17/8AED 5,963

Tue 26/108:50 -

Nonstop16h 00m

Tue 27/417:05 -

Nonstop15h 35m

Deal found 14/8AED 5,982

Fri 29/108:50 -

Nonstop16h 00m

Tue 1/617:05 -

Nonstop15h 35m

Deal found 14/8AED 6,051

Fri 16/1009:10 -

Nonstop15h 50m

Mon 25/115:40 -

Nonstop15h 45m

Deal found 18/8AED 6,088

Sun 27/908:25 -

Nonstop16h 45m

Sun 27/917:00 -

Nonstop16h 00m

Deal found 15/8AED 6,106

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DXB-SFO

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/9

08:25-14:10

Nonstop16h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 2/10

17:05-19:40

Nonstop15h 35m

AED 5,982

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/9

08:25-14:10

Nonstop16h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

17:00-20:00

Nonstop16h 00m

AED 5,982

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/11

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

AED 6,132

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 25/9

08:25-14:10

Nonstop16h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

17:00-20:00

Nonstop16h 00m

AED 6,132

Fastest return journey

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 30/1

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 4/6

17:05-19:40

Nonstop15h 35m

AED 6,132

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/9

08:25-14:10

Nonstop16h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

17:05-19:40

Nonstop15h 35m

AED 6,132

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/11

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

AED 6,411

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 2/12

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 23/12

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

AED 6,738

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 8/12

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 15/1

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

AED 6,782

Cheapest one-way

Fastest single journey

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/11

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

AED 4,311

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/8

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,KLM, 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.

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

7.8

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

7.4

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

FAQ about direct flights 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, October is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. April 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 8,280.

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