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Sun 8/609:10DXB - SFO

Nonstop15h 50mEmirates

Sun 22/617:05SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 35mEmirates

Deal found 28/4AED 5,303

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/6

09:10-14:00

Nonstop15h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 22/6

17:05-19:40

Nonstop15h 35m

AED 5,303

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/5

09:10-14:00

Nonstop15h 50m

AED 3,922

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Deals found on 28/4

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to San Francisco

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.4

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco 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

Which airlines fly direct to San Francisco?
At the moment, Emirates, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Air France, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, 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, May is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February 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 5,684.

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