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 182, while return flights cost around AED 2,266.

How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around AED 2,616, however they can be found for as little as AED 2,266.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco are Emirates, British Airways and United Airlines.

How long is the flight to San Francisco?

On average, a flight from Dubai to San Francisco takes 15 hours 50 minutes. Flights to San Francisco from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco are KLM, British Airways and United Airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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Fri 12/1211:20DXB - SFO

1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 18/116:30SFO - DXB

1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/12AED 3,099

Sun 21/1204:05DXB - SFO

2 stops27h 53mSAUDIA

Mon 5/116:03SFO - DXB

2 stops24h 52mSAUDIA

Deal found 10/12AED 3,305

Sun 21/1201:50DXB - SFO

1 stop23h 15mITA Airways

Mon 29/1215:05SFO - DXB

1 stop40h 45mITA Airways

Deal found 9/12AED 3,378

Wed 17/1206:45DXB - SFO

2 stops28h 05mAir France

Sun 4/115:40SFO - DXB

1 stop24h 50mAir France

Deal found 9/12AED 3,437

Tue 16/1201:55DXB - SFO

1 stop21h 55mKLM

Tue 27/113:55SFO - DXB

1 stop22h 06mKLM

Deal found 10/12AED 3,448

Sun 21/1201:55DXB - SFO

1 stop21h 55mKLM

Tue 30/1215:40SFO - DXB

1 stop29h 20mKLM

Deal found 9/12AED 3,456

Sat 13/1201:55DXB - SFO

1 stop21h 55mKLM

Tue 27/112:10SFO - DXB

2 stops23h 51mKLM

Deal found 10/12AED 3,463

Sun 21/1204:05DXB - SFO

2 stops27h 53mSAUDIA

Thu 1/112:26SFO - DXB

2 stops33h 19mSAUDIA

Deal found 10/12AED 3,478

Mon 22/1201:30DXB - SFO

1 stop23h 55mDelta

Tue 6/113:00SFO - DXB

2 stops32h 00mDelta

Deal found 10/12AED 3,525

Thu 11/1201:30DXB - SFO

1 stop23h 55mKLM

Sat 17/112:04SFO - DXB

2 stops23h 57mKLM

Deal found 10/12AED 3,536

Mon 22/1201:30DXB - SFO

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1213:55SFO - DXB

1 stop22h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12AED 3,547

Sat 13/1206:45DXB - SFO

2 stops28h 28mDelta

Sat 17/116:03SFO - DXB

2 stops28h 57mDelta

Deal found 10/12AED 3,558

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Fri 23/111:20DXB - SFO

1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 30/116:30SFO - DXB

1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 9/12AED 2,997

Mon 26/110:00DXB - SFO

2 stops26h 47mBritish Airways

Sun 8/220:40SFO - DXB

1 stop39h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/12AED 3,445

Sat 24/101:55DXB - SFO

1 stop21h 55mKLM

Sun 1/213:55SFO - DXB

1 stop22h 06mKLM

Deal found 10/12AED 3,448

Sun 25/101:30DXB - SFO

1 stop23h 55mDelta

Sun 8/205:45SFO - DXB

2 stops34h 45mDelta

Deal found 10/12AED 3,452

Mon 26/111:20DXB - SFO

1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 8/216:30SFO - DXB

1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/12AED 3,257

Thu 22/111:20DXB - SFO

1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 29/116:30SFO - DXB

1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/12AED 3,257

Sat 24/111:20DXB - SFO

1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 31/116:30SFO - DXB

1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 9/12AED 3,257

Tue 20/111:20DXB - SFO

1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 31/116:30SFO - DXB

1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/12AED 3,257

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Mon 26/108:50DXB - SFO

Nonstop16h 00mEmirates

Sun 8/215:40SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 45mEmirates

Deal found 10/12AED 5,273

Mon 22/1208:50DXB - SFO

Nonstop16h 00mEmirates

Mon 29/1215:40SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 45mEmirates

Deal found 9/12AED 5,350

Tue 23/1208:50DXB - SFO

Nonstop16h 00mEmirates

Mon 29/1215:40SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 45mEmirates

Deal found 9/12AED 5,600

Wed 24/1208:50DXB - SFO

Nonstop16h 00mEmirates

Wed 7/115:40SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 45mEmirates

Deal found 10/12AED 5,648

Mon 22/1208:50DXB - SFO

Nonstop16h 00mEmirates

Thu 1/115:40SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 45mEmirates

Deal found 10/12AED 5,725

Fri 6/308:50DXB - SFO

Nonstop16h 00mEmirates

Mon 9/316:45SFO - DXB

Nonstop15h 40mEmirates

Deal found 8/12AED 5,729

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Fri 12/1211:20DXB - SFO

1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 18/116:30SFO - DXB

1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/12AED 3,099

Wed 17/1206:45DXB - SFO

2 stops28h 05mAir France

Sun 4/115:40SFO - DXB

1 stop24h 50mAir France

Deal found 9/12AED 3,437

Sun 21/1204:05DXB - SFO

2 stops27h 53mSAUDIA

Mon 5/116:03SFO - DXB

2 stops24h 52mSAUDIA

Deal found 10/12AED 3,305

Sun 21/1201:50DXB - SFO

1 stop23h 15mITA Airways

Mon 29/1215:05SFO - DXB

1 stop40h 45mITA Airways

Deal found 9/12AED 3,378

Mon 19/111:20DXB - SFO

1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 24/116:30SFO - DXB

1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/12AED 3,114

Tue 20/111:20DXB - SFO

1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 31/116:30SFO - DXB

1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 9/12AED 2,997

Sat 24/111:20DXB - SFO

1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 31/116:30SFO - DXB

1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/12AED 3,081

Mon 26/111:20DXB - SFO

1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 8/216:30SFO - DXB

1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/12AED 3,107

One-way flights to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 December 2025.

Mon 19/101:55DXB - SFO

1 stop21h 55mKLM

Deal found 9/12AED 2,596

Sat 20/1223:00DXB - SFO

2 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12AED 2,600

Sun 14/1210:50DXB - SFO

3 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12AED 2,604

Fri 16/101:55DXB - SFO

2 stops26h 14mKLM

Deal found 9/12AED 2,633

Wed 24/1221:05DXB - SFO

1 stop23h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 9/12AED 2,640

Tue 13/101:30DXB - SFO

2 stops26h 33mAir France

Deal found 10/12AED 2,644

Mon 12/111:00DXB - SFO

1 stop38h 25mKLM

Deal found 10/12AED 2,651

Fri 19/1206:45DXB - SFO

2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12AED 2,662

Thu 8/118:55DXB - SFO

2 stops31h 35mAir India

Deal found 9/12AED 2,706

Sat 10/103:20DXB - SFO

3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12AED 2,725

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One-way from	AED 2,593
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	September
Average price	AED 4,241
Good one-way deal	AED 4,737 or less

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67h 50m total
Dubai to San Francisco

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DXB - SFO

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Dubai Intl

Fri 23/1

11:20-14:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

16:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

AED 2,997

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 26/1

11:20-14:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

16:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

AED 3,257

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 22/1

11:20-14:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

16:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

AED 3,257

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/1

11:20-14:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

16:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

AED 3,257

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/1

11:20-14:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

16:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

AED 3,257

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 26/1

10:00-00:47

2 stops26h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

20:40-23:45

1 stop39h 05m

AED 3,445

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/1

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

13:55-00:01

1 stop22h 06m

AED 3,448

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/1

01:30-13:25

1 stop23h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

05:45-04:30

2 stops34h 45m

AED 3,452

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/1

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

AED 2,596

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 27/2

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

AED 2,596

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Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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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

3,434 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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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

1,432 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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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

3,677 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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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

9,093 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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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

7,573 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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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 182, while return flights cost around AED 2,266.
How much is a return flight to San Francisco?
A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around AED 2,616, however they can be found for as little as AED 2,266.
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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