Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from AED 2,581

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 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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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 26 December 2025.

Wed 24/1201:55DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Thu 1/113:55SFO - DXB
1 stop22h 06mKLM
Deal found 23/12AED 3,459
Fri 26/1201:55DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Mon 30/313:45SFO - DXB
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Deal found 26/12AED 3,477
Fri 26/1201:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Sun 29/322:35SFO - DXB
2 stops37h 00mDelta
Deal found 26/12AED 3,547
Wed 24/1201:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 55mKLM
Sun 28/1215:40SFO - DXB
1 stop24h 50mKLM
Deal found 24/12AED 3,569
Sat 27/1201:30DXB - SFO
2 stops26h 34mDelta
Mon 30/315:05SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 30mDelta
Deal found 26/12AED 3,577
Fri 26/1201:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Thu 26/311:50SFO - DXB
2 stops24h 30mDelta
Deal found 26/12AED 3,599
Fri 26/1201:55DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Sun 29/313:45SFO - DXB
1 stop22h 15mKLM
Deal found 26/12AED 3,665
Wed 24/1201:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Sun 28/1215:40SFO - DXB
1 stop24h 50mDelta
Deal found 24/12AED 3,668

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 26 December 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 3,018

One-way from

AED 2,581

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 4,575

Good one-way deal

AED 3,892 or less
13/1-5/2
  • 13/1-5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 40m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
ITA Airways
  • ITA Airways
  • 21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 59m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 737 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 478 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to San Francisco.

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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 26 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/1

11:20-14:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

16:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

AED 3,257

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 21/1

11:20-14:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

16:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

AED 3,257

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 15/5

00:40-12:50

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

13:45-23:00

1 stop22h 15m

AED 3,474

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 28/1

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

11:02-00:01

2 stops24h 59m

AED 3,481

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/1

01:30-13:25

1 stop23h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

14:05-00:01

2 stops21h 56m

AED 3,485

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/1

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

12:10-00:01

2 stops23h 51m

AED 3,488

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 21/1

01:55-16:09

2 stops26h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

12:10-00:01

2 stops23h 51m

AED 3,488

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/1

01:30-13:25

1 stop23h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

07:10-23:20

2 stops28h 10m

AED 3,492

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/2

01:30-13:25

1 stop23h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

14:05-00:01

2 stops21h 56m

AED 3,496

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 23/6

01:50-21:22

2 stops30h 32m

AED 2,585

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to San Francisco is 66 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of AED 2,802). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,474). 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 26 December 2025.

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?

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 26 December 2025.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 5 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?

  • How long is the flight from Dubai to San Francisco?

    Departing from Dubai to San Francisco will take you 21h 55m. 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 KLM is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at AED 3,013. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at AED 3,198 and AED 3,454, respectively. KLM is currently priced 30% 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 4,935, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 2,769. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - San Francisco), is priced around AED 3,018.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to San Francisco.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of AED 2,802). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,474). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestAED 3,013AverageAED 3,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestAED 3,198AverageAED 3,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestAED 3,454AverageAED 3,809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 4,381AverageAED 4,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 5,318AverageAED 5,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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