Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,880
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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
24 Jul — 31 Jul1
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 24 June 2026.
Tue 25/808:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 05m
Delta
Wed 9/901:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Deal found 19/6AED 3,309
Wed 9/1205:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops30h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 11/101:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/6AED 3,320
Sun 15/1108:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops31h 10m
Austrian Airlines
Fri 4/1206:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops25h 09m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 21/6AED 3,323
Sun 16/815:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
KLM
Sun 30/801:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
KLM
Deal found 19/6AED 3,327
Thu 20/813:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops22h 15m
KLM
Mon 24/801:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops25h 50m
KLM
Deal found 21/6AED 3,331
Mon 16/1109:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 00m
Air Canada
Tue 1/1201:50
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 54m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/6AED 3,334
Thu 1/1012:23
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops22h 02m
Qatar Airways
Thu 29/1005:20
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop19h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/6AED 3,338
Fri 10/709:20
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 15m
Delta
Sun 13/901:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 32m
Delta
Deal found 24/6AED 3,342
Thu 9/718:43
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops40h 52m
Delta
Sun 13/900:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Delta
Deal found 24/6AED 3,345
Thu 20/800:12
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops35h 48m
Delta
Sun 6/901:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Deal found 19/6AED 3,349
Fri 20/1121:40
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/1101:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6AED 3,353
Thu 9/718:43
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops40h 52m
Delta
Mon 14/900:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops26h 44m
Delta
Deal found 24/6AED 3,360
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 24 June 2026.
Wed 8/720:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops63h 35m
Delta
Tue 15/900:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Delta
Deal found 24/6AED 3,393
Thu 6/815:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 25m
KLM
Tue 11/801:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
KLM
Deal found 23/6AED 3,430
Fri 23/1014:55
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 31/1009:20
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/6AED 3,507
Fri 11/1221:23
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops29h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/122:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6AED 4,098
Thu 12/1115:05
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops30h 20m
ITA Airways
Wed 2/1220:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops28h 35m
ITA Airways
Deal found 21/6AED 4,274
Sat 4/707:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop26h 05m
Emirates
Sat 12/909:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 24/6AED 5,112
Mon 27/709:20
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 15m
Delta
Tue 18/801:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 59m
Delta
Deal found 21/6AED 3,459
Fri 10/715:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Delta
Thu 16/700:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 12m
Delta
Deal found 19/6AED 3,705
Thu 9/720:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop39h 25m
KLM
Thu 13/801:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
KLM
Deal found 23/6AED 4,697
Fri 18/1216:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops28h 15m
Delta
Mon 11/120:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops27h 29m
Delta
Deal found 21/6AED 5,038
Fri 17/715:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Delta
Thu 23/700:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 39m
Delta
Deal found 19/6AED 5,255
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 24 June 2026.
Tue 1/917:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Tue 22/909:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 24/6AED 3,555
Sun 30/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Mon 14/909:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 20/6AED 3,558
Tue 8/917:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Tue 22/909:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 24/6AED 3,562
Sun 16/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Tue 1/909:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 21/6AED 3,599
Sun 23/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Wed 11/1108:50
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 23/6AED 3,650
Tue 25/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Mon 31/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 19/6AED 3,661
Thu 10/917:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Thu 17/909:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 24/6AED 3,687
Mon 17/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Tue 25/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 21/6AED 3,694
Sun 16/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Mon 31/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 23/6AED 3,701
Sun 30/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Sun 13/909:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 20/6AED 3,731
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai. Data last updated 24 June 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 8/720:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops63h 35m
Delta
Wed 16/901:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Deal found 24/6AED 3,393
Wed 8/720:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops63h 35m
Delta
Sun 13/900:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops26h 44m
Delta
Deal found 24/6AED 3,408
Thu 9/718:43
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops40h 52m
Delta
Tue 15/900:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Delta
Deal found 24/6AED 3,345
Thu 9/718:43
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops40h 52m
Delta
Fri 11/900:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 27m
Delta
Deal found 24/6AED 3,364
Fri 10/709:20
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 15m
Delta
Tue 15/901:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops26h 58m
Delta
Deal found 24/6AED 3,342
Thu 16/708:10
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/1106:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6AED 3,404
Wed 22/705:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops29h 40m
Delta
Mon 10/801:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 43m
Delta
Deal found 21/6AED 3,448
Thu 23/705:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops29h 40m
Delta
Wed 12/801:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 02m
Delta
Deal found 21/6AED 3,444
Sat 25/716:10
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops43h 25m
Delta
Mon 10/801:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops43h 36m
Delta
Deal found 20/6AED 3,382
Mon 27/720:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop39h 25m
KLM
Sun 16/800:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
KLM
Deal found 21/6AED 3,422
Mon 27/709:20
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 15m
Delta
Tue 18/801:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 59m
Delta
Deal found 21/6AED 3,459
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 24 June 2026.
Sun 12/718:43
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops64h 52m
Delta
Deal found 23/6AED 1,880
Wed 15/723:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops36h 30m
Air France
Deal found 23/6AED 1,898
Thu 23/710:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops44h 10m
Air India
Deal found 23/6AED 1,928
Tue 14/715:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
KLM
Deal found 23/6AED 1,979
Sat 10/1013:45
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop22h 15m
KLM
Deal found 23/6AED 1,983
Sun 30/820:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop39h 25m
Air France
Deal found 23/6AED 2,031
Fri 17/707:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops42h 00m
SAUDIA
Deal found 23/6AED 2,042
Thu 23/720:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop39h 25m
KLM
Deal found 23/6AED 2,086
Fri 24/710:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops44h 10m
Air India
Deal found 23/6AED 2,093
Thu 27/813:45
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop22h 15m
KLM
Deal found 19/6AED 2,097
Thu 23/715:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Air France
Deal found 19/6AED 2,104
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 24 June 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 24 June 2026.
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Route
Departure
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Wed 8/7
20:00-22:35
2 stops63h 35m
Dubai Intl
Tue 15/9
00:40-12:50
1 stop23h 10m
AED 3,393
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Thu 6/8
15:10-22:35
1 stop20h 25m
Dubai Intl
Tue 11/8
01:00-11:45
1 stop21h 45m
AED 3,430
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Mon 27/7
09:20-22:35
2 stops26h 15m
Dubai Intl
Tue 18/8
01:00-21:59
2 stops31h 59m
AED 3,459
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Fri 23/10
14:55-19:40
1 stop41h 45m
Dubai Intl
Sat 31/10
09:20-09:44
2 stops35h 24m
AED 3,507
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Fri 10/7
15:05-22:35
1 stop20h 30m
Dubai Intl
Thu 16/7
00:40-23:52
2 stops34h 12m
AED 3,705
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Fri 11/12
21:23-14:30
2 stops29h 07m
Dubai Intl
Fri 1/1
22:30-23:21
2 stops36h 51m
AED 4,098
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Thu 12/11
15:05-09:25
2 stops30h 20m
Dubai Intl
Wed 2/12
20:30-13:05
2 stops28h 35m
AED 4,274
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Thu 9/7
20:10-22:35
1 stop39h 25m
Dubai Intl
Thu 13/8
01:00-11:45
1 stop21h 45m
AED 4,697
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Fri 18/12
16:45-09:00
2 stops28h 15m
Dubai Intl
Mon 11/1
20:30-11:59
2 stops27h 29m
AED 5,038
Fastest return journey
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sat 4/7
07:05-20:10
1 stop26h 05m
Dubai Intl
Sat 12/9
09:10-14:00
Nonstop15h 50m
AED 5,112
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Dubai
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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 3,011). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 4,440). 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 24 June 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 24 June 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 22% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 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 22% 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 75% 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 24 June 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.
I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
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 6 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 20h 25m. Fly via Delta, KLM, or United Airlines 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 3% 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 4,389, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 3,205. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Dubai Intl), you can expect to pay AED 2,838 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 3,011). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 4,440). 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 24 June 2026.
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