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AED 2,108+ Cheap flights to San Francisco

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4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San Francisco in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco

Sun 8/1114:15 -
2 stops42h 43m
Mon 23/1121:35 -
2 stops27h 25m
Deal found 1/11AED 3,371
Thu 24/1210:00 -
2 stops42h 14m
Wed 6/120:35 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 1/11AED 3,397
Mon 9/1110:00 -
2 stops41h 35m
Thu 3/1213:13 -
2 stops30h 32m
Deal found 3/11AED 3,408
Fri 11/1210:00 -
2 stops41h 35m
Wed 30/1217:25 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 1/11AED 3,415
Fri 4/1210:00 -
2 stops41h 35m
Thu 7/117:25 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 30/10AED 3,426
Wed 16/1201:50 -
1 stop23h 20m
Thu 31/1215:05 -
1 stop40h 45m
Deal found 2/11AED 3,430
Tue 8/1210:00 -
2 stops41h 35m
Thu 7/117:25 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 31/10AED 3,434
Mon 7/1214:15 -
2 stops41h 16m
Mon 4/122:00 -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 30/10AED 3,441
Tue 8/1210:00 -
2 stops41h 35m
Wed 30/1217:25 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 1/11AED 3,492
Tue 8/1210:00 -
2 stops45h 50m
Tue 5/114:12 -
2 stops29h 33m
Deal found 30/10AED 3,503

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Return from

AED 3,320

One-way from

AED 2,108

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 4,733
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 19/1-31/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 05m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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2/12-31/12
  • 2/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 32m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 428 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 160 potential savings vs. average return price).
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DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/11

23:00-20:26

2 stops33h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,247

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/11

17:30-20:58

2 stops39h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,328

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 20/11

17:30-21:08

2 stops39h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,369

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/11

21:00-00:43

2 stops39h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,369

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/11

14:15-20:42

2 stops42h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,369
Fastest return journey

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 17/1

01:30-12:55

1 stop23h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 3,066

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 18/1

01:30-12:55

1 stop23h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 3,066

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/1

01:30-12:55

1 stop23h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 3,066

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 14/1

10:00-14:55

1 stop40h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 16/2

17:25-07:45

1 stop26h 20m

AED 3,452

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/1

10:00-15:35

2 stops41h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 14/2

17:25-07:45

1 stop26h 20m

AED 3,496

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco are KLM, Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Weekly flight availability to San Francisco

The most flights from Dubai to San Francisco 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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
3,687 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,687 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,687 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,596 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,687 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,711 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,687 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.

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 17.7 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. 3 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, Emirates 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 151, while return flights cost around AED 1,420.

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

    A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around AED 2,336, however they can be found for as little as AED 1,420.

  • 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).

  • Which airport is closest to Orpheum Theater?

    f being close to Orpheum Theater is important to you, you’ll want to land at San Francisco Airport.

  • 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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