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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,737

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AUH
12 Jun — 19 Jun1
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 13 May 2026.

Wed 12/816:05
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/915:00
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5AED 3,063
Fri 4/921:00
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/915:00
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops45h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5AED 3,287
Sat 12/923:25
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 27/903:35
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop43h 04m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/5AED 3,404
Wed 12/817:07
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop32h 23m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/909:40
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop22h 48m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/5AED 3,419
Tue 3/1122:45
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops28h 40m
SAUDIA
Thu 5/1121:25
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops33h 06m
SAUDIA
Deal found 9/5AED 3,602
Fri 25/1215:11
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops34h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/116:25
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops39h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5AED 3,669
Sat 12/907:00
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops45h 25m
SAUDIA
Mon 28/916:25
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops41h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 13/5AED 3,848
Sat 14/1106:00
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/1102:35
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop23h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5AED 3,988
Tue 12/514:45
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/509:00
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop24h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5AED 4,006
Thu 10/1215:09
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops36h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/116:25
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops42h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5AED 4,252
Tue 12/523:28
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop26h 02m
Etihad Airways
Tue 19/509:00
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop25h 59m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/5AED 4,381

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 13 May 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 3,063

One-way from

AED 1,737

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AED 5,295
12/8-11/9
  • 12/8-11/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Abu Dhabi
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23/9
  • 23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Abu Dhabi
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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 13 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

16:05-14:05

2 stops35h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 11/9

15:00-22:55

2 stops42h 55m

AED 3,063

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

21:00-14:05

2 stops30h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 25/9

15:00-01:24

2 stops45h 24m

AED 3,287

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

17:07-12:30

1 stop32h 23m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 11/9

09:40-21:28

1 stop22h 48m

AED 3,419

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

22:45-15:25

2 stops28h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 5/11

21:25-18:31

2 stops33h 06m

AED 3,602

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

16:30-06:10

1 stop26h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 15/6

02:10-00:31

2 stops33h 21m

AED 5,288
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

23:59-12:25

2 stops25h 26m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 11/6

09:00-19:25

1 stop21h 25m

AED 5,292

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

22:40-14:05

2 stops28h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 9/7

16:25-22:40

2 stops41h 15m

AED 5,534

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

06:00-06:10

2 stops37h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 9/6

02:10-14:30

1 stop23h 20m

AED 5,545

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Mon 8/6

07:40-06:10

2 stops35h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 7/8

02:10-23:36

2 stops32h 26m

AED 5,839

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

06:00-19:40

2 stops25h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 5/11

09:40-21:39

1 stop23h 59m

AED 6,566

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 2,919). Flying from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 6,375). 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 3,602, Etihad Airways can have you in Abu Dhabi from San Francisco in 28h 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 2,919). Flying from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 6,375). 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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