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AED 2,640+ Cheap flights to San Francisco

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
23 Feb — 2 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San Francisco in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 January 2026.

Sun 8/301:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 15m
ITA Airways
Mon 16/316:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop40h 45m
ITA Airways
Deal found 23/1AED 2,963
Tue 27/111:20
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop39h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 31/116:30
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 22/1AED 3,029
Tue 14/421:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/822:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1AED 3,077
Mon 2/211:20
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop39h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 16/216:30
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/1AED 3,110
Fri 6/1122:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 01m
SAUDIA
Tue 10/1122:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops29h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 22/1AED 3,143
Wed 28/111:20
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop39h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 1/216:30
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/1AED 3,158
Mon 2/220:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/216:05
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1AED 3,184
Mon 13/401:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Sun 9/815:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 22/1AED 3,250
Fri 23/111:20
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop39h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 31/116:30
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 22/1AED 3,257

Find flight deals to San Francisco

Find the latest flights to San Francisco in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 24 January 2026.

Return from

AED 2,963

One-way from

AED 2,640

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 5,453

Good round-trip deal

AED 5,396 or less
ITA Airways
  • ITA Airways
  • 8/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 00m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 18/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 55m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 558 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 139 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to San Francisco.
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/2

20:30-16:05

2 stops31h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

16:05-13:00

2 stops32h 55m

AED 3,184

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/2

11:20-14:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

16:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

AED 3,257

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/3

20:30-18:32

2 stops33h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

22:55-19:00

2 stops33h 05m

AED 3,275

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/2

22:30-19:36

2 stops33h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

22:55-16:45

2 stops29h 50m

AED 3,308

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/3

14:15-20:47

2 stops41h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

06:15-19:30

2 stops26h 15m

AED 3,330

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/3

01:55-12:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

13:45-23:00

1 stop22h 15m

AED 3,459

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/3

01:55-12:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

13:45-23:00

1 stop22h 15m

AED 3,463

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/2

01:30-13:25

1 stop23h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

08:00-03:00

2 stops31h 00m

AED 3,466

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/3

01:55-12:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

13:25-00:01

2 stops23h 36m

AED 3,485

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/4

00:40-12:50

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

07:00-22:35

2 stops28h 35m

AED 3,551

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When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 24 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,728 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,193 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,694 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

FAQs about flying to San Francisco

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?

    For a flight to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 19.0 km from the centre of the city. SFO handles an average of 1 flight per day from Dubai. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 5 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Dubai.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, KLM is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?

    San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost AED 1,756, while return flights cost around AED 1,428.

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

    A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around AED 1,759, however they can be found for as little as AED 1,428.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.6 km away from San Francisco).

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