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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,649

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AUH
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2026.

Mon 20/422:55
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops28h 05m
SAUDIA
Fri 24/415:00
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops43h 12m
SAUDIA
Deal found 31/3AED 3,044
Sun 19/400:30
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/402:30
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3AED 3,283
Thu 30/409:08
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop40h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/509:00
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3AED 3,312
Fri 1/522:50
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/509:40
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop23h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3AED 3,320
Thu 30/412:00
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops49h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 2/621:10
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops46h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3AED 3,323
Fri 1/522:50
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/509:00
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3AED 3,346
Tue 28/422:50
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop26h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 2/609:00
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop22h 21m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3AED 3,364
Sat 2/508:25
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop41h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 1/609:40
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop26h 56m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3AED 3,401
Fri 24/705:00
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop20h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 8/810:00
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop22h 33m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3AED 3,581
Thu 30/412:55
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop24h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 28/501:30
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop20h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3AED 3,779
Tue 28/422:50
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop26h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 26/502:35
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops28h 46m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3AED 3,805

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 3,044

One-way from

AED 1,649

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AED 3,562
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 20/4-24/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 17m total
  • San Francisco to Abu Dhabi
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Abu Dhabi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 717 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 2 April 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

00:30-12:25

1 stop24h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 23/4

02:30-23:55

1 stop32h 25m

AED 3,283
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

18:45-00:25

1 stop18h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 13/9

01:30-16:40

1 stop26h 10m

AED 4,014

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

07:00-19:05

2 stops25h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 14/9

20:30-22:55

2 stops37h 25m

AED 4,623

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

22:55-14:00

2 stops28h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 1/6

20:30-18:29

2 stops32h 59m

AED 4,623

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

07:00-19:05

2 stops25h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 1/9

02:05-23:07

2 stops32h 02m

AED 4,623

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

22:55-19:45

2 stops33h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 1/6

20:30-18:29

2 stops32h 59m

AED 4,958
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

22:50-12:25

1 stop26h 35m

AED 1,649

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

12:00-20:30

1 stop45h 30m

AED 2,023

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

22:45-14:05

2 stops28h 20m

AED 2,046

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

14:40-03:55

3 stops26h 15m

AED 2,820

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 2,354). Flying from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,074). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

    For as low as AED 4,014, Turkish Airlines can have you in Abu Dhabi from San Francisco in 18h 40m. San Francisco and Abu Dhabi are separated by a distance of 13098 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 2,354). Flying from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,074). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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