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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,344

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Dubai Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 January 2026.

Sat 7/221:25
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/201:30
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop32h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1AED 2,486
Tue 3/211:45
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop19h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 10/202:15
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1AED 2,490
Sat 25/408:45
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop22h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 4/501:55
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1AED 2,493
Wed 18/308:39
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops48h 06m
Air Canada
Mon 23/301:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops51h 03m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/1AED 2,497
Tue 14/408:30
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop24h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 20/402:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 12m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/1AED 2,501
Tue 10/308:39
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops48h 06m
Air Canada
Thu 23/402:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/1AED 2,504
Mon 2/208:25
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops23h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 4/202:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops27h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/1AED 2,508
Tue 24/307:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 1/401:55
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops27h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1AED 2,512
Wed 11/206:25
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 20m
Air Canada
Tue 17/201:30
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop44h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/1AED 2,515
Mon 23/218:50
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/215:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop37h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1AED 2,526
Thu 12/218:50
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/208:30
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop20h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1AED 2,530
Sun 15/214:30
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 15m
Air Canada
Fri 20/201:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops44h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/1AED 2,534

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai (DXB). 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 25 January 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,486

One-way from

AED 1,344

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

AED 3,213
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 7/2-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 14m total
  • San Francisco to Dubai
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (AED 2,042 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 360 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Dubai 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 25 January 2026.
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San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

08:45-18:35

1 stop22h 50m

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/5

01:55-14:51

1 stop23h 56m

AED 2,493

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

09:24-19:40

2 stops22h 16m

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/3

02:15-15:35

1 stop25h 20m

AED 2,508

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

09:24-19:40

2 stops22h 16m

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/3

02:15-22:56

2 stops31h 41m

AED 2,508

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

10:35-19:40

1 stop21h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/2

02:15-17:40

2 stops27h 25m

AED 2,508

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

11:45-19:40

1 stop19h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/2

02:15-21:30

2 stops31h 15m

AED 2,508

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 10/2

07:25-19:40

2 stops24h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 24/2

02:15-23:59

2 stops33h 44m

AED 2,508

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

08:25-19:40

2 stops23h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/3

02:15-17:40

2 stops27h 25m

AED 2,508

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

06:00-19:40

2 stops26h 40m

Dubai Intl

Tue 24/3

02:15-15:35

1 stop24h 20m

AED 2,508

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

07:25-19:40

2 stops24h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/3

02:15-19:34

2 stops28h 19m

AED 2,508

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

07:25-19:40

2 stops24h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/3

02:15-22:56

2 stops31h 41m

AED 2,508

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Dubai is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of AED 2,354). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,672). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Dubai as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated 25 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates from San Francisco to Dubai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Dubai?

    Dubai Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Dubai from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai Intl (DXB) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to Dubai from 1 airline. 15h 35m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Dubai Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Dubai flight route?

    This flight path from San Francisco to Dubai Intl was viewed by 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Dubai in 22h 50m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Dubai is about 13010 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Dubai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Dubai is Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 3,496 on this airline. Emirates is currently priced 7% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai 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 Dubai?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of AED 2,354). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,672). 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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EmiratesCheapestAED 3,496AverageAED 5,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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