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AED 1,936+ 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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
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 15 June 2026.

Tue 15/1214:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops44h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/122:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6AED 2,971
Mon 14/1218:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops40h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/122:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6AED 3,001
Fri 11/1216:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops40h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 31/1215:11
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops36h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6AED 3,192
Sun 13/1202:15
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop24h 45m
British Airways
Tue 12/117:30
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop26h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 15/6AED 3,364
Fri 12/618:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1222:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6AED 3,412
Sun 23/821:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops38h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/907:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6AED 3,504
Fri 10/721:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops38h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/721:20
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6AED 3,662
Mon 7/1202:15
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 46m
United Airlines
Thu 31/1211:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/6AED 3,676
Thu 10/1202:15
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop32h 36m
United Airlines
Thu 31/1208:35
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops23h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/6AED 3,695
Tue 8/1202:15
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 2/115:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop40h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/6AED 3,702
Fri 26/618:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops41h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/721:20
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6AED 3,743

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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 15 June 2026.

Return from

AED 3,192

One-way from

AED 1,936

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AED 5,193
11/12-31/12
  • 11/12-31/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 10m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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14/9
  • 14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 56m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/12

02:15-23:51

1 stop33h 36m

San Francisco

Fri 1/1

07:00-19:40

1 stop24h 40m

AED 3,676

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/7

21:00-00:53

2 stops38h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

23:50-19:30

2 stops32h 40m

AED 4,143

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/7

21:00-00:53

2 stops38h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

22:35-19:00

2 stops33h 25m

AED 4,360

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 28/6

00:40-20:59

2 stops31h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 13/7

15:05-22:35

1 stop20h 30m

AED 4,393

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 25/6

00:40-17:15

2 stops27h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 15/7

15:05-22:35

1 stop20h 30m

AED 4,642

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 26/6

00:40-12:50

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

05:50-22:35

2 stops29h 45m

AED 4,922

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 25/6

00:40-12:50

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 15/7

15:05-22:35

1 stop20h 30m

AED 5,223

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 26/6

00:40-10:27

2 stops44h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 26/7

15:27-22:35

2 stops44h 08m

AED 5,568
Fastest return journey

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/8

09:10-14:00

Nonstop15h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

17:05-19:40

Nonstop15h 35m

AED 5,983
Cheapest one-way

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 14/9

20:30-00:26

2 stops38h 56m

AED 1,936

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

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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 15 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,KLM, andUnited Airlines 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
3,591 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,591 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,591 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
KLM
7.8
Good
1,528 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,591 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,841 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,591 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,727 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,591 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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. 4 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, United Airlines 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 1,410.

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

    A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around AED 1,935, however they can be found for as little as AED 1,410.

  • 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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