Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,678
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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
8 Jun — 15 Jun1
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 March, 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 9 May 2026.
Mon 21/916:30
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop40h 15m
Air Canada
Tue 27/1001:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops42h 59m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/5AED 3,110
Tue 4/810:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops24h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/1122:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5AED 3,114
Thu 5/1115:00
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop17h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/1105:20
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop19h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5AED 3,118
Thu 31/1211:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 10/101:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5AED 3,121
Fri 18/918:34
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops38h 11m
Air Canada
Tue 27/1001:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops40h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/5AED 3,129
Wed 30/1205:20
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 11/101:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5AED 3,136
Sun 18/1007:04
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1023:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5AED 3,140
Wed 13/508:23
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops37h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1101:30
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop29h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5AED 3,147
Mon 27/715:55
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 19/823:25
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5AED 3,151
Sun 6/911:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops22h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 28/905:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5AED 3,154
Mon 28/1223:50
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops31h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 10/101:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5AED 3,158
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 9 May 2026.
Sun 1/1106:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 7/1101:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5AED 3,136
Thu 5/1115:09
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops42h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1117:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops38h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5AED 3,140
Mon 5/1013:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops23h 00m
KLM
Sat 10/1001:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
KLM
Deal found 4/5AED 3,312
Tue 6/1011:05
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops24h 55m
Delta
Sun 11/1001:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 49m
Delta
Deal found 4/5AED 3,345
Sun 1/1115:09
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops42h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1114:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops42h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5AED 3,140
Wed 27/515:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
KLM
Sat 30/500:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 40m
KLM
Deal found 4/5AED 3,338
Tue 18/809:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 30m
Delta
Sat 22/801:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops27h 24m
Delta
Deal found 8/5AED 3,345
Mon 5/1022:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1004:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5AED 3,316
Tue 2/611:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5AED 3,320
Tue 9/611:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5AED 3,320
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 9 May 2026.
Wed 19/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Fri 18/909:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 6/5AED 3,555
Mon 21/917:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Mon 26/1008:50
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5AED 3,606
Tue 4/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Wed 4/1108:50
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 6/5AED 3,669
Mon 20/717:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Mon 24/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 6/5AED 3,676
Sun 16/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Mon 31/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 9/5AED 3,702
Tue 28/717:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Mon 17/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 6/5AED 3,727
Sun 20/917:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Fri 23/1009:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5AED 3,749
Tue 20/1017:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Tue 22/1208:50
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 6/5AED 3,768
Sun 6/917:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Mon 28/909:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 6/5AED 3,775
Tue 4/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Sun 13/909:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 6/5AED 3,782
Sat 12/917:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Tue 22/909:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5AED 3,790
Tue 4/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Thu 5/1108:50
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 6/5AED 3,812
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai. Data last updated 9 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 12/510:42
SFO
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DXB
2 stops30h 23m
Royal Jordanian
Tue 10/1107:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 43m
Royal Jordanian
Deal found 6/5AED 3,140
Tue 12/508:05
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1101:30
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop29h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5AED 3,287
Tue 12/508:23
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops29h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1101:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5AED 3,323
Wed 13/508:23
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops37h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1101:30
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop29h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5AED 3,147
Wed 13/508:23
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops49h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1101:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5AED 3,228
Sat 23/515:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Delta
Tue 10/1101:55
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 55m
Delta
Deal found 6/5AED 3,298
Sat 23/510:29
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 06m
Delta
Wed 11/1101:55
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 55m
Delta
Deal found 6/5AED 3,316
Sun 24/515:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Delta
Mon 22/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Delta
Deal found 8/5AED 3,301
Wed 3/612:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/608:50
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops23h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5AED 3,290
Wed 3/611:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops47h 40m
Air France
Tue 23/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Air France
Deal found 6/5AED 3,309
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 9 May 2026.
Thu 2/716:29
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops30h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5AED 1,678
Tue 7/713:45
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop22h 15m
KLM
Deal found 8/5AED 1,777
Thu 22/1013:05
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5AED 1,781
Sat 4/715:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
KLM
Deal found 8/5AED 1,785
Sat 4/708:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 8/5AED 1,799
Fri 3/720:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop39h 25m
Air France
Deal found 8/5AED 1,832
Wed 1/715:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
KLM
Deal found 6/5AED 1,888
Thu 28/514:43
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops36h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5AED 1,899
Mon 1/616:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops33h 05m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/5AED 2,093
Mon 29/615:26
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops34h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5AED 2,130
Wed 1/707:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5AED 2,222
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 9 May 2026.
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 9 May 2026.
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Route
Departure
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 1/11
06:30-19:40
2 stops25h 10m
Dubai Intl
Sat 7/11
01:50-16:30
1 stop26h 40m
AED 3,136
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Thu 5/11
15:09-21:30
2 stops42h 21m
Dubai Intl
Thu 12/11
17:30-20:21
2 stops38h 51m
AED 3,140
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 1/11
15:09-21:30
2 stops42h 21m
Dubai Intl
Sun 8/11
14:15-20:21
2 stops42h 06m
AED 3,140
Fastest return journey
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Mon 5/10
13:00-23:00
2 stops23h 00m
Dubai Intl
Sat 10/10
01:00-11:45
1 stop21h 45m
AED 3,312
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Mon 5/10
22:45-16:45
2 stops31h 00m
Dubai Intl
Sun 11/10
04:05-00:43
2 stops31h 38m
AED 3,316
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 2/6
11:55-22:35
2 stops23h 40m
Dubai Intl
Wed 24/6
00:40-12:50
1 stop23h 10m
AED 3,320
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 9/6
11:45-22:35
2 stops23h 50m
Dubai Intl
Mon 15/6
00:40-18:00
1 stop28h 20m
AED 3,320
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Wed 27/5
15:05-22:35
1 stop20h 30m
Dubai Intl
Sat 30/5
00:40-19:20
2 stops29h 40m
AED 3,338
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 6/10
11:05-23:00
2 stops24h 55m
Dubai Intl
Sun 11/10
01:00-20:49
2 stops30h 49m
AED 3,345
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 18/8
09:30-23:00
2 stops26h 30m
Dubai Intl
Sat 22/8
01:00-17:24
2 stops27h 24m
AED 3,345
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Dubai is 80 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 3,048). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 4,653). 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 9 May 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Dubai?
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 9 May 2026.
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 19% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 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 morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday 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 19% 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 60% 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.
Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 3,469.
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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 32m.
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 9 May 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.
Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Related info for your journey
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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 4 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 25h 10m. 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 5% 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 3,981, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 3,644. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Dubai Intl), you can expect to pay AED 2,934 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 3,048). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 4,653). 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.
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 9 May 2026.
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