Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,675
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 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
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 10 August 2026.
Wed 30/1208:40 -
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1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 8/8AED 3,166
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Sat 21/1101:30 -
2 stops29h 18m
Deal found 8/8AED 3,170
Thu 19/1108:40 -
2 stops25h 45m
Sat 5/1201:50 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 10/8AED 3,173
Wed 7/1011:10 -
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Wed 14/1004:00 -
2 stops28h 48m
Deal found 6/8AED 3,177
Tue 29/915:05 -
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Fri 15/101:55 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 9/8AED 3,181
Thu 1/1015:05 -
1 stop20h 30m
Wed 7/1000:40 -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 5/8AED 3,184
Sat 26/915:55 -
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Mon 5/1005:50 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 7/8AED 3,188
Fri 25/923:50 -
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Tue 19/101:55 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 9/8AED 3,192
Wed 7/1018:45 -
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Mon 12/1004:30 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 5/8AED 3,195
Sun 30/823:15 -
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Deal found 9/8AED 3,199
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Mon 28/923:00 -
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Deal found 7/8AED 3,203
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1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 5/8AED 3,206
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 August 2026.
Wed 7/1018:45 -
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,195
Thu 12/1123:20 -
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Sat 21/1101:50 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 6/8AED 3,228
Sat 14/1110:38 -
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Sat 21/1106:45 -
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Deal found 8/8AED 3,228
Sun 15/1106:35 -
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Sun 29/1101:50 -
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Deal found 6/8AED 3,258
Sun 6/908:23 -
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Wed 16/923:00 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 7/8AED 3,302
Fri 2/1022:59 -
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Wed 7/1000:40 -
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Deal found 9/8AED 3,346
Sun 30/811:45 -
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Deal found 9/8AED 3,346
Mon 5/1015:55 -
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Fri 9/1023:25 -
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Deal found 6/8AED 3,423
Sat 3/1006:23 -
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Fri 9/1000:40 -
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Deal found 9/8AED 3,463
Thu 20/815:55 -
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Fri 2/1023:25 -
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,427
Sun 6/908:23 -
2 stops26h 02m
Tue 15/905:50 -
2 stops23h 33m
Deal found 7/8AED 3,562
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 August 2026.
Wed 2/916:40 -
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Deal found 6/8AED 3,581
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Deal found 7/8AED 3,585
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Deal found 7/8AED 3,588
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,592
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Fri 4/908:25 -
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Deal found 7/8AED 3,596
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Deal found 7/8AED 3,603
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Deal found 9/8AED 3,607
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Deal found 9/8AED 3,614
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Deal found 6/8AED 3,632
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,647
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Nonstop16h 35m
Deal found 5/8AED 3,702
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai. Data last updated 10 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 16/808:30 -
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Mon 21/923:25 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 6/8AED 3,228
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,390
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,408
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,206
Mon 17/821:48 -
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,305
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,342
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,335
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,372
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1 stop18h 30m
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1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 5/8AED 3,427
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 August 2026.
Thu 19/1108:10 -
2 stops28h 35m
Deal found 6/8AED 1,675
Wed 11/1108:25 -
2 stops27h 34m
Deal found 8/8AED 1,682
Sat 24/1022:40 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 7/8AED 1,722
Sat 24/1011:38 -
2 stops26h 32m
Deal found 7/8AED 1,730
Wed 11/1119:25 -
1 stop39h 00m
Deal found 8/8AED 1,737
Thu 19/1121:40 -
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Deal found 7/8AED 1,741
Tue 17/1122:55 -
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Deal found 9/8AED 1,756
Tue 5/122:35 -
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Deal found 7/8AED 1,774
Tue 18/815:05 -
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Deal found 8/8AED 1,778
Wed 18/1114:45 -
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Deal found 5/8AED 1,789
Thu 19/1110:38 -
2 stops25h 23m
Deal found 7/8AED 1,792
Wed 19/822:35 -
2 stops37h 00m
Deal found 7/8AED 1,796
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 August 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 10 August 2026.
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SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Wed 7/10
18:45-05:55
1 stop24h 10m
Dubai Intl
Mon 12/10
04:30-16:40
1 stop23h 10m
AED 3,195
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Thu 12/11
23:20-22:25
2 stops35h 05m
Dubai Intl
Sat 21/11
01:50-16:30
1 stop26h 40m
AED 3,228
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sat 14/11
10:38-23:20
2 stops24h 42m
Dubai Intl
Sat 21/11
06:45-22:24
2 stops27h 39m
AED 3,228
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 15/11
06:35-22:25
2 stops27h 50m
Dubai Intl
Sun 29/11
01:50-11:05
2 stops45h 15m
AED 3,258
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 6/9
08:23-21:25
2 stops26h 02m
Dubai Intl
Wed 16/9
23:00-13:35
1 stop25h 35m
AED 3,302
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Fri 2/10
22:59-22:35
2 stops36h 36m
Dubai Intl
Wed 7/10
00:40-12:50
1 stop23h 10m
AED 3,346
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 30/8
11:45-03:25
2 stops28h 40m
Dubai Intl
Mon 14/9
23:25-13:35
1 stop25h 10m
AED 3,346
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Mon 5/10
15:55-03:25
1 stop24h 30m
Dubai Intl
Fri 9/10
23:25-13:35
1 stop25h 10m
AED 3,423
Fastest return journey
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Thu 20/8
15:55-21:25
1 stop18h 30m
Dubai Intl
Fri 2/10
23:25-13:35
1 stop25h 10m
AED 3,427
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sat 3/10
06:23-22:35
2 stops29h 12m
Dubai Intl
Fri 9/10
00:40-19:42
2 stops30h 02m
AED 3,463
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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 3,037). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 4,444). 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 August 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?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Dubai flights typically cost between AED 3,166 and AED 4,326 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 3,166 on Multiple Airlines (30 Dec–14 Feb).
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 August 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 18% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 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 18% 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 80% 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 3,020.
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 21m.
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 08m.
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 August 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.
Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
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 24h 10m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, 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 3% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 3,037). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 4,444). 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 August 2026.
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 August 2026.
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