Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from AED 2,457
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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
25 Apr — 2 May1
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 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday 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 26 March 2026.
Thu 23/421:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 59m
SAUDIA
Thu 30/422:16
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops34h 14m
SAUDIA
Deal found 25/3AED 3,008
Thu 30/404:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops28h 18m
SAUDIA
Mon 4/522:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops40h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 26/3AED 3,059
Tue 21/421:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/422:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3AED 3,074
Fri 3/421:35
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 15m
SAUDIA
Thu 23/422:16
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops34h 14m
SAUDIA
Deal found 25/3AED 3,122
Tue 28/423:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 23m
SAUDIA
Tue 5/507:25
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 00m
SAUDIA
Deal found 22/3AED 3,140
Tue 5/523:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/507:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3AED 3,151
Mon 20/401:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Tue 28/415:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 24/3AED 3,155
Fri 1/501:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Sat 9/515:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 22/3AED 3,210
Fri 8/501:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Sat 16/515:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 25/3AED 3,217
Fri 15/501:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Sat 23/515:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 25/3AED 3,232
Mon 4/501:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Tue 12/515:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 21/3AED 3,254
Mon 27/401:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Tue 5/515:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 22/3AED 3,257
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 26 March 2026.
Tue 21/421:00
DXB
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SFO
2 stops35h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/422:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3AED 3,074
Sun 26/701:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Tue 4/815:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 21/3AED 3,408
Wed 9/901:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops25h 45m
British Airways
Mon 14/916:35
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop28h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 22/3AED 3,470
Thu 10/923:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 55m
SAUDIA
Mon 14/922:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 23/3AED 3,581
Fri 22/500:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 39m
Delta
Tue 9/611:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops24h 05m
Delta
Deal found 23/3AED 3,915
Fri 15/500:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Air France
Sun 31/515:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Air France
Deal found 22/3AED 4,003
Tue 5/523:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/507:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3AED 3,151
Fri 17/400:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 27m
Delta
Thu 7/511:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops23h 40m
Delta
Deal found 25/3AED 3,926
Fri 15/500:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Delta
Sun 31/510:29
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 06m
Delta
Deal found 22/3AED 3,933
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 26 March 2026.
Sun 12/408:05
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 55m
Emirates
Fri 17/417:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop17h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 25/3AED 5,207
Tue 21/408:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 50m
Emirates
Tue 28/417:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop17h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 24/3AED 5,450
Sun 5/408:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 50m
Emirates
Mon 20/417:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop17h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 26/3AED 5,461
Thu 7/509:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Thu 14/517:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 23/3AED 5,490
Thu 23/408:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 50m
Emirates
Thu 30/417:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop17h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 25/3AED 5,494
Wed 15/408:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 50m
Emirates
Wed 6/517:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 25/3AED 5,527
Sun 5/408:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 50m
Emirates
Tue 21/417:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop17h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 25/3AED 5,531
Tue 14/408:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 50m
Emirates
Tue 5/517:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 25/3AED 5,545
Sun 5/408:05
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 55m
Emirates
Sun 12/417:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop17h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 25/3AED 5,564
Tue 7/408:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 50m
Emirates
Mon 27/417:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop17h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 25/3AED 5,571
Last-minute flights from Dubai to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco. Data last updated 26 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 3/421:35
DXB
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SFO
2 stops37h 15m
SAUDIA
Thu 23/422:16
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops34h 14m
SAUDIA
Deal found 25/3AED 3,122
Tue 14/401:20
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/423:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3AED 3,412
Tue 14/400:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Air France
Thu 30/411:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops24h 20m
Air France
Deal found 25/3AED 3,816
Wed 15/413:20
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops45h 39m
SAUDIA
Tue 5/522:16
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops36h 14m
SAUDIA
Deal found 25/3AED 3,305
Mon 20/401:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Tue 28/415:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 24/3AED 3,155
Tue 21/421:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/422:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3AED 3,074
Thu 23/421:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 59m
SAUDIA
Thu 30/422:16
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops34h 14m
SAUDIA
Deal found 25/3AED 3,008
Thu 23/404:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops28h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/407:05
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3AED 3,287
Sat 25/410:25
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/423:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 3,625
Mon 27/401:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Tue 5/515:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 22/3AED 3,257
Tue 28/423:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 23m
SAUDIA
Tue 5/507:25
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 00m
SAUDIA
Deal found 22/3AED 3,140
Thu 30/404:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops28h 18m
SAUDIA
Mon 4/522:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops40h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 26/3AED 3,059
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 26 March 2026.
Mon 30/301:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Deal found 24/3AED 2,457
Thu 25/601:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Deal found 26/3AED 2,461
Tue 7/402:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 15m
ITA Airways
Deal found 22/3AED 2,464
Mon 20/401:50
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops26h 22m
ITA Airways
Deal found 22/3AED 2,505
Fri 8/501:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Deal found 25/3AED 2,508
Sun 6/901:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Deal found 23/3AED 2,512
Sat 9/501:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Deal found 26/3AED 2,530
Mon 7/904:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops27h 14m
SAUDIA
Deal found 23/3AED 2,538
Thu 16/401:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Deal found 23/3AED 2,670
Thu 9/706:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops26h 17m
SAUDIA
Deal found 26/3AED 2,747
Sun 5/400:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Air France
Deal found 23/3AED 2,791
Sun 12/400:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Air France
Deal found 25/3AED 2,798
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 March 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 26 March 2026.
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Fly to
Route
Departure
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Tue 21/4
21:00-21:23
2 stops35h 23m
San Francisco
Tue 28/4
22:55-19:30
2 stops33h 35m
AED 3,074
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Tue 5/5
23:00-21:23
2 stops33h 23m
San Francisco
Tue 12/5
07:00-21:30
2 stops27h 30m
AED 3,151
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Sun 26/7
01:50-13:15
1 stop22h 25m
San Francisco
Tue 4/8
15:15-19:20
1 stop41h 05m
AED 3,408
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Wed 9/9
01:05-15:50
2 stops25h 45m
San Francisco
Mon 14/9
16:35-07:35
1 stop28h 00m
AED 3,470
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Thu 10/9
23:00-22:55
2 stops34h 55m
San Francisco
Mon 14/9
22:45-12:00
2 stops26h 15m
AED 3,581
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Fri 22/5
00:40-21:19
2 stops31h 39m
San Francisco
Tue 9/6
11:30-22:35
2 stops24h 05m
AED 3,915
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Fri 17/4
00:40-22:07
2 stops32h 27m
San Francisco
Thu 7/5
11:55-22:35
2 stops23h 40m
AED 3,926
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Fri 15/5
00:40-18:00
1 stop28h 20m
San Francisco
Sun 31/5
10:29-22:35
2 stops25h 06m
AED 3,933
Fastest return journey
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Fri 15/5
00:40-12:50
1 stop23h 10m
San Francisco
Sun 31/5
15:05-22:35
1 stop20h 30m
AED 4,003
Cheapest one-way
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Tue 21/4
02:00-17:12
2 stops26h 12m
AED 2,505
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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 13 March 2026.
The best time to book flights from Dubai to San Francisco is 55 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of AED 2,905). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,537). 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 March 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?
How often are flights from Dubai to San Francisco delayed?
About 22% of weekly flights between Dubai and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 119 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?
Tuesday 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 22% 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.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% 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.
Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 3,506.
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 33m.
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 March 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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How popular is this Dubai to San Francisco flight route?
This flight path from Dubai Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 44 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 22h 25m. 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 British Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at AED 3,199. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at AED 3,450 and AED 3,455, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 29% 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 5,232, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 3,735. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - San Francisco), is priced around AED 3,059.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of AED 2,905). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,537). 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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