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AED 1,935+ 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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
6 Aug — 13 Aug1
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 7 July 2026.

Wed 7/1016:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 26m
SAUDIA
Mon 12/1023:50
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 40m
SAUDIA
Deal found 3/7AED 2,864
Wed 2/1222:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/1222:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7AED 2,890
Wed 14/1020:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 56m
SAUDIA
Mon 26/1022:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 6/7AED 2,941
Wed 14/1020:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 56m
SAUDIA
Wed 21/1022:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 6/7AED 2,971
Mon 19/1020:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 56m
SAUDIA
Wed 21/1022:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops31h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 6/7AED 2,993
Wed 14/1022:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 56m
SAUDIA
Fri 23/1023:50
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 10m
SAUDIA
Deal found 6/7AED 3,033
Mon 19/1018:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 11m
SAUDIA
Fri 23/1023:50
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 40m
SAUDIA
Deal found 6/7AED 3,051
Fri 28/816:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops41h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/907:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7AED 3,180

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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 7 July 2026.

Return from

AED 2,864

One-way from

AED 1,935

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 4,326
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 7/10-12/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 06m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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16/11
  • 16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 43m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 610 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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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 2/12

20:30-20:58

2 stops36h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 23/12

22:45-19:00

2 stops32h 15m

AED 3,121

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 28/8

16:00-22:33

2 stops41h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

07:15-19:30

2 stops25h 15m

AED 3,180
Fastest return journey

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 1/12

02:15-14:55

1 stop24h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 23/12

20:35-08:30

1 stop23h 55m

AED 3,220

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 29/11

01:50-16:30

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 31/12

00:55-19:40

2 stops30h 45m

AED 3,782

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 30/11

01:50-17:21

2 stops27h 31m

San Francisco

Fri 1/1

00:45-19:40

2 stops30h 55m

AED 3,812
Cheapest one-way

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 18/8

07:25-14:35

1 stop42h 10m

AED 3,459

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/8

14:25-14:30

1 stop35h 05m

AED 3,466

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 16/8

02:00-10:50

1 stop19h 50m

AED 3,786

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/8

23:25-20:08

2 stops55h 43m

AED 4,348
Fastest single journey

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 17/8

09:10-14:00

Nonstop15h 50m

AED 5,086

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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 7 July 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
3,607 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,742 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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, 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 730, while return flights cost around AED 1,409.

  • 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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