Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,561
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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Dubai Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday 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 10 December 2025.
Fri 26/1205:00SFO - DXB
2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/101:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12AED 2,670
Mon 8/1221:40SFO - DXB
1 stop21h 50mLufthansa
Mon 15/1209:20DXB - SFO
2 stops27h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 8/12AED 2,681
Mon 8/1221:40SFO - DXB
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1201:50DXB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12AED 2,710
Mon 8/1221:40SFO - DXB
1 stop21h 50mLufthansa
Fri 12/1201:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 8/12AED 2,784
Mon 8/1214:50SFO - DXB
2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1202:15DXB - SFO
2 stops28h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12AED 2,813
Wed 31/1219:25SFO - DXB
1 stop38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/109:20DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12AED 2,846
Thu 11/1208:30SFO - DXB
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/1201:50DXB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12AED 2,857
Best flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Tue 13/105:00SFO - DXB
2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/101:50DXB - SFO
2 stops31h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12AED 2,615
Tue 13/113:55SFO - DXB
1 stop22h 06mDelta
Fri 23/101:55DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Deal found 8/12AED 2,732
Fri 9/115:40SFO - DXB
1 stop29h 20mKLM
Fri 23/101:55DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Deal found 8/12AED 2,732
Sat 10/119:25SFO - DXB
1 stop38h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/101:50DXB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12AED 2,655
Thu 8/114:25SFO - DXB
2 stops24h 35mDelta
Mon 19/101:55DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Deal found 8/12AED 2,732
Sat 10/119:25SFO - DXB
1 stop38h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/101:50DXB - SFO
2 stops29h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12AED 2,692
Mon 12/115:40SFO - DXB
1 stop29h 20mDelta
Mon 19/101:55DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Deal found 8/12AED 2,732
Wed 4/207:30SFO - DXB
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/201:30DXB - SFO
2 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12AED 2,706
Wed 7/122:55SFO - DXB
2 stops37h 06mDelta
Thu 22/101:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Deal found 8/12AED 2,751
Mon 2/205:55SFO - DXB
2 stops30h 06mDelta
Fri 13/201:55DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Deal found 8/12AED 2,751
Wed 7/122:55SFO - DXB
2 stops37h 06mDelta
Mon 19/101:55DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Deal found 8/12AED 2,751
Sat 10/121:00SFO - DXB
2 stops39h 01mDelta
Thu 22/101:55DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Deal found 8/12AED 2,751
Direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to Dubai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Mon 5/115:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Thu 5/208:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 3,250
Wed 4/215:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Tue 17/208:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 3,305
Mon 26/115:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Sun 1/208:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Deal found 9/12AED 3,434
Mon 16/215:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Fri 20/208:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Deal found 9/12AED 3,474
Fri 23/115:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Mon 9/308:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Deal found 7/12AED 3,489
Sun 11/115:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Mon 26/108:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Deal found 7/12AED 3,500
Mon 23/215:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Fri 27/208:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 3,518
Tue 3/215:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Mon 16/208:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 3,522
Wed 7/115:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Mon 26/108:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 3,603
Sun 8/316:45SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 40mEmirates
Tue 5/509:10DXB - SFO
Nonstop15h 50mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 3,606
Fri 9/115:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Mon 9/208:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Deal found 9/12AED 3,647
Wed 4/215:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Thu 19/208:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 3,650
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai. Data last updated 10 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 6/121:40SFO - DXB
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/101:50DXB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12AED 2,629
Sat 10/121:40SFO - DXB
1 stop21h 50mLufthansa
Thu 22/101:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 8/12AED 2,611
Sat 10/119:25SFO - DXB
1 stop38h 50mSWISS
Wed 21/101:50DXB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mSWISS
Deal found 8/12AED 2,655
Sun 11/119:25SFO - DXB
1 stop38h 50mSWISS
Sun 25/101:50DXB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mSWISS
Deal found 9/12AED 2,589
Sun 11/114:40SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/101:50DXB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12AED 2,607
Sun 11/123:55SFO - DXB
1 stop31h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/109:20DXB - SFO
2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12AED 2,618
Tue 13/108:35SFO - DXB
2 stops23h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/101:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12AED 2,670
Wed 14/107:25SFO - DXB
2 stops24h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/101:50DXB - SFO
2 stops43h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12AED 2,633
Wed 14/119:25SFO - DXB
1 stop38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/106:05DXB - SFO
2 stops27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12AED 2,637
Wed 21/108:25SFO - DXB
2 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/101:50DXB - SFO
2 stops29h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12AED 2,615
One-way flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Sat 24/116:35SFO - DXB
3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12AED 1,561
Fri 16/116:30SFO - DXB
1 stop28h 30mDelta
Deal found 8/12AED 1,564
Wed 14/116:30SFO - DXB
2 stops41h 25mAir India
Deal found 7/12AED 1,579
Fri 16/113:00SFO - DXB
3 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12AED 1,597
Sun 11/116:30SFO - DXB
1 stop37h 45mAir India
Deal found 8/12AED 1,601
Sun 25/122:37SFO - DXB
2 stops26h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12AED 1,616
Fri 23/120:37SFO - DXB
2 stops27h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12AED 1,627
Wed 14/111:17SFO - DXB
2 stops28h 33mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/12AED 1,630
Mon 9/318:20SFO - DXB
3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12AED 1,649
Thu 15/116:30SFO - DXB
2 stops29h 45mAir India
Deal found 8/12AED 1,660
Wed 14/116:35SFO - DXB
3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12AED 1,664
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 10 December 2025.
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 10 December 2025.
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Route
Departure
Return
Price
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 13/1
05:00-19:40
2 stops26h 40m
Dubai Intl
Tue 20/1
01:50-21:35
2 stops31h 45m
AED 2,615
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sat 10/1
19:25-22:15
1 stop38h 50m
Dubai Intl
Sun 25/1
01:50-16:30
1 stop26h 40m
AED 2,655
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sat 10/1
19:25-22:15
1 stop38h 50m
Dubai Intl
Thu 22/1
01:50-19:09
2 stops29h 19m
AED 2,692
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Wed 4/2
07:30-19:40
2 stops24h 10m
Dubai Intl
Mon 16/2
01:30-17:40
2 stops28h 10m
AED 2,706
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 13/1
13:55-00:01
1 stop22h 06m
Dubai Intl
Fri 23/1
01:55-11:50
1 stop21h 55m
AED 2,732
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Fri 9/1
15:40-09:00
1 stop29h 20m
Dubai Intl
Fri 23/1
01:55-11:50
1 stop21h 55m
AED 2,732
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Thu 8/1
14:25-03:00
2 stops24h 35m
Dubai Intl
Mon 19/1
01:55-11:50
1 stop21h 55m
AED 2,732
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Mon 12/1
15:40-09:00
1 stop29h 20m
Dubai Intl
Mon 19/1
01:55-11:50
1 stop21h 55m
AED 2,732
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Wed 7/1
22:55-00:01
2 stops37h 06m
Dubai Intl
Thu 22/1
01:30-13:25
1 stop23h 55m
AED 2,751
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Mon 2/2
05:55-00:01
2 stops30h 06m
Dubai Intl
Fri 13/2
01:55-11:50
1 stop21h 55m
AED 2,751
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai
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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 5 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Dubai is 76 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 3,845). 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 10 December 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Dubai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 49% on airfare.
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Dubai
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
The most flights from SFO to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from San Francisco to Dubai delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 135 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Dubai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Dubai flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Dubai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 3,116.
What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Dubai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 07m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m.
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 10 December 2025.
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.
Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
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 11 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 06m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Dubai is about 13010 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 9% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
While on average a flight from San Francisco to Dubai is generally AED 7,063, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 5,682. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Dubai Intl), you can expect to pay AED 2,482 for that flight.
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 3,845). 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.
Explore flights to Dubai departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 10 December 2025.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
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