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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,407

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or March, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 23 April 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 3,107

One-way from

AED 1,407

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 3,787
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/10-21/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 17m total
  • San Francisco to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Dubai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 708 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 23 April 2025.

Wed 30/413:40SFO - DXB
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/500:40DXB - SFO
2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4AED 3,089
Fri 3/1015:55SFO - DXB
1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 21/1023:20DXB - SFO
2 stops30h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/4AED 3,107
Thu 20/1110:00SFO - DXB
2 stops25h 20mDelta
Wed 26/1101:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 40mDelta
Deal found 22/4AED 3,125
Sun 27/418:45SFO - DXB
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/502:00DXB - SFO
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/4AED 3,133
Wed 30/410:00SFO - DXB
1 stop39h 10mAir India
Fri 23/500:15DXB - SFO
1 stop41h 45mAir India
Deal found 22/4AED 3,170
Sat 22/1112:00SFO - DXB
1 stop43h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 26/1121:05DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/4AED 3,203
Tue 6/512:17SFO - DXB
2 stops23h 43mKLM
Fri 16/501:00DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 45mKLM
Deal found 22/4AED 3,283
Mon 12/500:20SFO - DXB
1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 20/522:55DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/4AED 3,412
Fri 10/1020:25SFO - DXB
1 stop39h 10mAir France
Wed 15/1000:40DXB - SFO
2 stops22h 05mAir France
Deal found 22/4AED 3,416
Wed 22/1017:05SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 35mEmirates
Mon 3/1108:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Deal found 22/4AED 3,471
Mon 20/1007:10SFO - DXB
2 stops25h 35mAir Canada
Sun 26/1001:30DXB - SFO
2 stops30h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 22/4AED 3,515
Tue 6/510:40SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/501:55DXB - SFO
1 stop24h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4AED 3,522

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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 23 April 2025.
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Departure

Return

Price

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Fri 3/10

15:55-21:25

1 stop18h 30m

Dubai Intl

Tue 21/10

23:20-19:07

2 stops30h 47m

AED 3,107

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Fri 16/5

12:40-05:55

1 stop30h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fri 23/5

10:30-16:40

1 stop41h 10m

AED 3,173

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

10:00-19:00

1 stop22h 00m

Dubai Intl

Mon 12/5

20:40-18:20

1 stop32h 40m

AED 3,181

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 19/5

12:00-19:00

1 stop44h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/5

20:30-09:05

3 stops47h 35m

AED 3,236

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

13:45-23:00

1 stop22h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fri 16/5

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

AED 3,265

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

12:40-23:00

2 stops23h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 21/5

00:40-18:15

1 stop28h 35m

AED 3,316

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

08:55-23:00

2 stops27h 05m

Dubai Intl

Fri 16/5

00:40-15:16

2 stops25h 36m

AED 3,320

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

00:20-21:35

1 stop34h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/5

22:55-11:15

1 stop23h 20m

AED 3,412

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

20:25-22:35

1 stop39h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/10

00:40-11:45

2 stops22h 05m

AED 3,416

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 28/7

17:05-19:40

Nonstop15h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 18/8

09:10-14:00

Nonstop15h 50m

AED 3,511

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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 18 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Dubai is 64 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 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 23 April 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 at midday could potentially save you up to 26% 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 23 April 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).

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 23 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and KLM from San Francisco to Dubai. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,205 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,205 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,205 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,205 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,205 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,205 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
850 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,205 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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 2 different airlines. 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 29 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Dubai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Dubai is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 3,107 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Air India, starting at AED 3,173 and AED 3,181 round-trip. Qatar Airways is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Dubai one-way?

    AED 1,407 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on KLM and Delta, with prices starting from AED 1,528 and AED 1,543, respectively.

  • 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.

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Turkish AirlinesCheapestAED 2,728AverageAED 2,987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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