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4 Nov — 11 Nov1
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Flights to San Francisco in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco

Sat 7/1101:50 -
1 stop26h 40m
Sun 8/1118:42 -
2 stops48h 48m
Deal found 5/10AED 3,140
Fri 16/1018:15 -
2 stops36h 44m
Mon 25/122:00 -
2 stops27h 00m
Deal found 1/10AED 3,181
Mon 9/1122:30 -
2 stops33h 05m
Wed 25/1122:25 -
2 stops25h 35m
Deal found 30/9AED 3,254
Fri 6/1122:30 -
2 stops33h 02m
Mon 16/1123:05 -
2 stops24h 55m
Deal found 5/10AED 3,258
Fri 30/1018:15 -
2 stops40h 11m
Fri 6/1120:50 -
2 stops29h 40m
Deal found 5/10AED 3,269
Wed 23/1220:30 -
2 stops38h 28m
Wed 10/222:00 -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 4/10AED 3,408
Fri 16/1015:30 -
1 stop35h 05m
Mon 25/110:00 -
2 stops38h 10m
Deal found 1/10AED 3,416
Fri 25/1210:00 -
2 stops41h 35m
Mon 8/220:35 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 4/10AED 3,423
Fri 9/1016:00 -
2 stops38h 59m
Tue 13/1007:00 -
2 stops32h 25m
Deal found 4/10AED 3,427

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Return from

AED 3,140

One-way from

AED 2,038

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 4,227
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/11-8/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 75h 28m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 15/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (AED 544 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 170 potential savings vs. average return price).
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DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/11

20:30-19:35

2 stops35h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,104

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/10

18:15-19:32

2 stops36h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,126

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/11

17:30-19:35

2 stops38h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,215

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/11

14:15-22:56

2 stops44h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,218

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 23/10

04:05-22:38

2 stops29h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,237

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/11

23:00-19:35

2 stops32h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,281

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/10

04:05-01:07

2 stops32h 02m

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

Mon 7/12

01:55-11:45

1 stop21h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,982

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/11

01:55-21:01

2 stops31h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 3,045

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/10

01:55-22:40

2 stops31h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 3,048

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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
3,671 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

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
3,671 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,671 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

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
1,579 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,671 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

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
7.3
Good
3,728 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,671 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

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?

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  • 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).

  • 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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