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1 Oct — 8 Oct1
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Thu 15/1009:10 -
Nonstop15h 50m
Thu 22/1017:05 -
Nonstop15h 35m
Deal found 31/8AED 5,831
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Nonstop16h 45m
Wed 7/1017:05 -
Nonstop15h 35m
Deal found 30/8AED 5,839
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Nonstop15h 50m
Fri 23/1017:05 -
Nonstop15h 35m
Deal found 31/8AED 5,938
Wed 14/1009:10 -
Nonstop15h 50m
Wed 21/1017:05 -
Nonstop15h 35m
Deal found 30/8AED 5,952
Tue 13/1009:10 -
Nonstop15h 50m
Mon 26/1016:45 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Deal found 31/8AED 5,956

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DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 13/10

09:10-14:00

Nonstop15h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 23/10

17:05-19:40

Nonstop15h 35m

AED 5,938

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/9

08:25-14:10

Nonstop16h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

17:05-19:40

Nonstop15h 35m

AED 5,974

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 11/10

09:10-14:00

Nonstop15h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

16:45-19:25

Nonstop15h 40m

AED 5,982

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 12/10

09:10-14:00

Nonstop15h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 23/10

17:05-19:40

Nonstop15h 35m

AED 5,982

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 16/10

09:10-14:00

Nonstop15h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 25/1

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

AED 6,088

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/10

09:10-14:00

Nonstop15h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

16:45-19:25

Nonstop15h 40m

AED 6,132

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 18/9

08:25-14:10

Nonstop16h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

17:00-20:00

Nonstop16h 00m

AED 6,411

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 18/9

08:25-14:10

Nonstop16h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

17:00-20:00

Nonstop16h 00m

AED 6,562

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 15/9

08:25-14:10

Nonstop16h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 24/9

17:00-20:00

Nonstop16h 00m

AED 6,852

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 11/9

08:25-14:10

Nonstop16h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

17:00-20:00

Nonstop16h 00m

AED 6,948

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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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,569 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,722 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.

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, March 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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