Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from AED 1,998
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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
24 Jun — 1 Jul1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 May 2026.
Tue 27/1021:00
DXB
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SFO
2 stops32h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1122:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5AED 3,037
Mon 26/1001:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 15m
ITA Airways
Sat 7/1115:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop40h 45m
ITA Airways
Deal found 23/5AED 3,339
Tue 11/821:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops38h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/1121:23
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops36h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5AED 3,669
Mon 26/1002:15
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 7/1105:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/5AED 3,702
Mon 28/1214:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops45h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/123:18
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5AED 3,901
Mon 28/1209:20
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 14/121:40
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop21h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/5AED 3,941
Thu 4/603:35
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops25h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/612:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5AED 3,974
Sun 21/603:35
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops25h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/712:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5AED 4,003
Tue 11/823:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 33m
SAUDIA
Wed 25/1122:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 45m
SAUDIA
Deal found 24/5AED 4,007
Tue 16/603:45
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops25h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/612:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5AED 4,011
Best flights from Dubai to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 May 2026.
Tue 11/801:00
DXB
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SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Tue 24/1108:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 25m
Delta
Deal found 24/5AED 4,327
Sun 21/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
KLM
Mon 6/720:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop39h 25m
KLM
Deal found 21/5AED 4,356
Sun 12/700:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 19m
Delta
Thu 30/708:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 40m
Delta
Deal found 22/5AED 4,334
Thu 16/700:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 00m
Delta
Mon 27/713:45
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Deal found 22/5AED 4,334
Sun 21/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Delta
Mon 6/720:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop39h 25m
Delta
Deal found 21/5AED 4,360
Thu 18/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Delta
Fri 26/605:50
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops29h 45m
Delta
Deal found 22/5AED 4,374
Tue 16/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Delta
Wed 24/606:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops29h 35m
Delta
Deal found 20/5AED 4,393
Tue 14/700:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 26m
Delta
Wed 22/708:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 40m
Delta
Deal found 24/5AED 4,400
Sun 19/700:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 55m
Delta
Fri 7/807:10
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops28h 25m
Delta
Deal found 24/5AED 4,400
Sun 9/800:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 07m
Delta
Sun 29/1115:40
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop29h 20m
Delta
Deal found 24/5AED 4,400
Direct flights from Dubai to San Francisco
Explore direct flight options from Dubai to San Francisco based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 25 May 2026.
Thu 22/1009:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Thu 5/1115:40
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 24/5AED 5,814
Thu 13/809:10
DXB
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SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Mon 23/1115:40
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 24/5AED 5,851
Mon 22/608:25
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 35m
Emirates
Mon 6/717:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 25/5AED 5,906
Tue 27/1008:50
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 00m
Emirates
Sat 7/1115:40
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 23/5AED 5,910
Fri 14/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Wed 25/1115:40
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 24/5AED 5,990
Wed 12/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Wed 25/1115:40
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 24/5AED 6,104
Fri 14/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Sun 29/1115:40
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 24/5AED 6,130
Tue 14/709:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Thu 30/717:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 22/5AED 6,273
Last-minute flights from Dubai to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco. Data last updated 25 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 30/516:20
DXB
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SFO
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/612:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5AED 5,810
Wed 3/603:35
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops22h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/606:35
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5AED 4,914
Wed 3/606:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/615:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5AED 6,295
Wed 3/606:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/615:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5AED 6,306
Wed 3/611:45
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 42m
Qatar Airways
Tue 23/615:55
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/5AED 6,343
Wed 3/611:45
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 42m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/615:55
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop31h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/5AED 6,354
Thu 4/617:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops52h 22m
SAUDIA
Sat 20/606:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops46h 45m
SAUDIA
Deal found 23/5AED 5,399
Thu 4/617:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 57m
SAUDIA
Sun 21/612:09
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops63h 01m
SAUDIA
Deal found 23/5AED 5,987
One-way flights from Dubai to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Dubai to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 May 2026.
Fri 6/1114:15
DXB
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SFO
2 stops44h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5AED 1,998
Tue 10/1117:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5AED 2,042
Sat 14/1123:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 43m
SAUDIA
Deal found 21/5AED 2,189
Sun 28/617:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5AED 2,226
Mon 8/622:45
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops45h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5AED 2,274
Mon 29/617:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 57m
SAUDIA
Deal found 24/5AED 2,277
Thu 5/1100:05
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop42h 55m
Air India
Deal found 23/5AED 2,288
Mon 9/1100:05
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop24h 20m
Air India
Deal found 21/5AED 2,318
Fri 13/1100:05
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop24h 20m
Air India
Deal found 21/5AED 2,336
Tue 21/717:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5AED 2,398
Mon 6/717:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 51m
SAUDIA
Deal found 24/5AED 2,453
Sat 25/717:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 51m
SAUDIA
Deal found 25/5AED 2,611
Find flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 May 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 25 May 2026.
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Departure
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
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DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Tue 11/8
01:00-11:45
1 stop21h 45m
San Francisco
Tue 24/11
08:55-23:20
2 stops26h 25m
AED 4,327
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Sun 12/7
00:40-21:59
2 stops32h 19m
San Francisco
Thu 30/7
08:55-22:35
2 stops26h 40m
AED 4,334
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Thu 16/7
00:40-22:40
2 stops33h 00m
San Francisco
Mon 27/7
13:45-23:00
1 stop22h 15m
AED 4,334
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Sun 21/6
00:40-18:00
1 stop28h 20m
San Francisco
Mon 6/7
20:10-22:35
1 stop39h 25m
AED 4,356
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Sun 21/6
00:40-12:50
1 stop23h 10m
San Francisco
Mon 6/7
20:10-22:35
1 stop39h 25m
AED 4,360
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Thu 18/6
00:40-12:50
1 stop23h 10m
San Francisco
Fri 26/6
05:50-22:35
2 stops29h 45m
AED 4,374
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Tue 16/6
00:40-12:50
1 stop23h 10m
San Francisco
Wed 24/6
06:00-22:35
2 stops29h 35m
AED 4,393
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Tue 14/7
00:40-20:06
2 stops30h 26m
San Francisco
Wed 22/7
08:55-22:35
2 stops26h 40m
AED 4,400
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Sun 19/7
00:40-22:35
2 stops32h 55m
San Francisco
Fri 7/8
07:10-22:35
2 stops28h 25m
AED 4,400
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Sun 9/8
00:40-23:47
2 stops34h 07m
San Francisco
Sun 29/11
15:40-09:00
1 stop29h 20m
AED 4,400
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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco?
The best time to book flights from Dubai to San Francisco is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of AED 3,574). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of AED 6,596). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 May 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dubai to San Francisco as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to San Francisco?
Weekly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco
Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 May 2026.
The most flights from DXB to SFO 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).
How often are flights from Dubai to San Francisco delayed?
About 28% of weekly flights between Dubai and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to San Francisco flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 28% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to San Francisco?
Share of one-stop return flights from Dubai to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dubai to San Francisco?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Dubai to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 3,166.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 45m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to San Francisco?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 36m.
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 25 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways from Dubai to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airports do I use to fly from Dubai to San Francisco?
You will need to book a flight from Dubai Intl to San Francisco if you want to fly from Dubai to San Francisco. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Dubai Intl (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to San Francisco from the Dubai airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DXB to SFO to be around 15h 50m.
How popular is this Dubai to San Francisco flight route?
This flight path from Dubai Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 38 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Dubai to San Francisco?
Departing from Dubai to San Francisco will take you 21h 45m. Dubai and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 13010 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco round-trip?
Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at AED 2,746. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at AED 3,456 and AED 4,453, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to San Francisco?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Dubai to San Francisco? While on average our users pay AED 6,003, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 6,003. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - San Francisco), is priced around AED 3,037.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of AED 3,574). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of AED 6,596). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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