Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from AED 2,027

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to San Francisco are usually found in September or March, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday 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 5 November 2025.

Wed 26/1101:50DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 15mITA Airways
Sat 6/1215:05SFO - DXB
1 stop40h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 2,791
Sun 23/1123:00DXB - SFO
2 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1208:25SFO - DXB
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11AED 2,868
Fri 19/1201:30DXB - SFO
1 stop32h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/119:25SFO - DXB
1 stop38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11AED 3,011
Tue 18/1102:15DXB - SFO
1 stop25h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 26/1105:00SFO - DXB
2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11AED 3,136
Wed 19/1102:15DXB - SFO
1 stop25h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/106:45SFO - DXB
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11AED 3,140
Sun 9/1117:30DXB - SFO
2 stops41h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1115:45SFO - DXB
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11AED 3,147
Mon 15/1202:15DXB - SFO
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/109:10SFO - DXB
2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11AED 3,154
Mon 10/1111:20DXB - SFO
1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 14/1116:30SFO - DXB
1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/11AED 3,176
Sat 8/1111:20DXB - SFO
1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 12/1116:30SFO - DXB
1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/11AED 3,191

Cheap 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 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,791

One-way from

AED 2,027

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 4,352

Good round-trip deal

AED 5,730 or less
ITA Airways
  • ITA Airways
  • 26/11-6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 00m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
31/1
  • 31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 10m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 1,851 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 467 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to San Francisco.

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Dubai

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 18/11

02:15-15:29

1 stop25h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 26/11

10:45-19:40

1 stop20h 55m

AED 3,136

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/11

02:15-15:29

1 stop25h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

06:45-19:40

2 stops24h 55m

AED 3,140

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 20/12

11:20-14:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

16:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

AED 3,191

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 22/11

02:15-09:34

1 stop43h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

13:30-07:30

1 stop30h 00m

AED 3,210

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/3

11:20-15:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

17:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

AED 3,257

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/3

01:50-23:54

2 stops33h 04m

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

06:30-19:40

2 stops26h 10m

AED 3,268

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 24/11

01:30-21:34

1 stop32h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

19:25-22:15

1 stop38h 50m

AED 3,279

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/3

02:15-19:45

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

18:30-07:40

1 stop26h 10m

AED 3,378

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/2

04:30-22:40

2 stops30h 10m

AED 2,027

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 22/11

18:20-16:45

2 stops34h 25m

AED 2,067

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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 31 October 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 2,769). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,536). 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 5 November 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.

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 5 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, 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.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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 6 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 25h 14m. 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 Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at AED 3,120 and AED 3,198, respectively. KLM is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is IndiGo, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as AED 2,067. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and ITA Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Dubai to San Francisco for a low price.

  • 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 7,135, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 5,730. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - San Francisco), is priced around AED 2,997.

  • 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 2,769). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,536). 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 6 airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestAED 3,013AverageAED 3,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestAED 3,120AverageAED 3,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestAED 3,198AverageAED 3,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestAED 3,340AverageAED 3,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 4,382AverageAED 4,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 5,354AverageAED 6,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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