Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from AED 2,104

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 19/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
8 Jun — 15 Jun1
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 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 9 May 2026.

Mon 19/1016:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops42h 09m
SAUDIA
Sat 31/1022:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops33h 45m
SAUDIA
Deal found 5/5AED 3,232
Fri 23/1020:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 39m
SAUDIA
Sat 31/1022:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops30h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 5/5AED 3,261
Sat 24/1004:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 04m
SAUDIA
Sat 31/1022:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 5/5AED 3,301
Mon 19/1018:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops39h 54m
SAUDIA
Sun 25/1022:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops30h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 5/5AED 3,452
Fri 23/1018:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops39h 54m
SAUDIA
Sun 25/1022:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops33h 45m
SAUDIA
Deal found 5/5AED 3,481
Mon 19/1018:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops39h 54m
SAUDIA
Tue 27/1022:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops33h 45m
SAUDIA
Deal found 5/5AED 3,511
Tue 20/1004:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 04m
SAUDIA
Tue 27/1022:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 5/5AED 3,522
Fri 23/1021:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 09m
SAUDIA
Tue 27/1022:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 5/5AED 3,540
Tue 15/923:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/922:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5AED 3,562
Sat 24/1004:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 04m
SAUDIA
Tue 27/1022:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 5/5AED 3,580
Wed 21/1020:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 01m
SAUDIA
Sat 31/1022:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 5/5AED 3,591
Fri 3/722:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 35m
SAUDIA
Fri 14/823:50
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops34h 10m
SAUDIA
Deal found 6/5AED 3,639

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 9 May 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 3,232

One-way from

AED 2,104

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 4,311

Good round-trip deal

AED 5,250 or less
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 19/10-31/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 54m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
19/6
  • 19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 19m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 2,104 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 610 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 9 May 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/10

16:00-23:09

2 stops42h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

22:45-13:00

2 stops27h 15m

AED 3,731

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/10

04:05-23:09

2 stops30h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

22:45-14:30

2 stops28h 45m

AED 3,882

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/11

22:30-18:31

2 stops32h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 8/11

22:45-16:00

2 stops29h 15m

AED 4,241

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/10

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 29/10

14:50-00:01

1 stop22h 11m

AED 4,326

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 22/10

00:40-15:08

2 stops25h 28m

San Francisco

Thu 29/10

13:00-23:20

2 stops23h 20m

AED 4,359

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 25/6

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 15/7

13:38-23:00

2 stops22h 22m

AED 4,403

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 20/6

00:40-12:50

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 28/6

20:10-22:35

1 stop39h 25m

AED 4,487

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/10

00:40-11:45

2 stops22h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

16:40-09:00

1 stop29h 20m

AED 4,524
Fastest return journey

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 14/9

09:10-14:00

Nonstop15h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

17:05-19:40

Nonstop15h 35m

AED 5,839

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/7

11:45-13:35

1 stop36h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 14/8

17:05-19:40

Nonstop15h 35m

AED 6,610

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 3,573). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of AED 6,595). 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 9 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?

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 9 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.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Related info for your journey

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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?

  • 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 2,745. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at AED 3,455 and AED 4,452, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 41% 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 5,952, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 5,250. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - San Francisco), is priced around AED 3,753.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of AED 3,573). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of AED 6,595). 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 4 airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestAED 2,745AverageAED 3,925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestAED 3,455AverageAED 3,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 4,452AverageAED 4,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 5,130AverageAED 5,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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