Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from AED 2,666

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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
13 oct. — 20 oct.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

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 13 septiembre 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,729

One-way from

AED 2,666

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 4,051

Good one-way deal

AED 4,378 or less
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 27/10-3/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 58m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 19/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 35m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (AED 2,398 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 September 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to San Francisco.

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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 13 septiembre 2025.

lun. 27/1022:30DXB - SFO
2 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/1122:50SFO - DXB
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9AED 2,729
lun. 27/1022:30DXB - SFO
2 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
vie. 31/1022:50SFO - DXB
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9AED 2,875
mié. 17/901:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 35mITA Airways
lun. 22/915:15SFO - DXB
1 stop41h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 13/9AED 2,886
jue. 18/901:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 35mITA Airways
mar. 23/915:15SFO - DXB
1 stop41h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 12/9AED 2,905
dom. 26/1001:50DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 15mITA Airways
lun. 3/1115:05SFO - DXB
1 stop40h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 12/9AED 2,908
mié. 24/901:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 35mITA Airways
lun. 29/915:15SFO - DXB
1 stop41h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 11/9AED 2,916
jue. 11/901:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 35mITA Airways
mar. 16/915:15SFO - DXB
1 stop41h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 10/9AED 2,919
lun. 22/901:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 35mITA Airways
mié. 22/1015:15SFO - DXB
1 stop41h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 12/9AED 2,967
mar. 16/901:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 35mITA Airways
mié. 24/915:15SFO - DXB
1 stop41h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 13/9AED 2,982
mar. 16/901:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 35mITA Airways
dom. 21/915:15SFO - DXB
1 stop41h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 12/9AED 2,986
mar. 23/901:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 35mITA Airways
mié. 22/1015:15SFO - DXB
1 stop41h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 12/9AED 3,000

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Dubai

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San Francisco

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

lun. 27/10

22:30-20:33

2 stops33h 03m

San Francisco

lun. 3/11

22:50-12:00

2 stops25h 10m

AED 2,817

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

lun. 3/11

20:30-20:33

2 stops36h 03m

San Francisco

dom. 9/11

22:55-19:30

2 stops32h 35m

AED 3,121

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

mar. 18/11

02:15-15:35

2 stops25h 20m

San Francisco

lun. 1/12

20:40-23:45

1 stop39h 05m

AED 3,331

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

vie. 3/10

01:55-13:50

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

jue. 23/10

10:35-18:35

1 stop21h 00m

AED 3,360

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

mié. 1/10

01:55-13:50

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

mar. 21/10

10:35-18:35

1 stop21h 00m

AED 3,360

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

dom. 2/11

02:15-16:47

2 stops26h 32m

San Francisco

dom. 9/11

05:00-19:40

3 stops26h 40m

AED 3,379

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

vie. 3/10

01:55-13:50

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

mar. 21/10

06:35-18:35

2 stops25h 00m

AED 3,379

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

jue. 25/9

01:55-13:50

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

mié. 22/10

06:35-18:35

2 stops25h 00m

AED 3,379

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

lun. 29/9

01:55-14:43

1 stop23h 48m

San Francisco

lun. 20/10

07:25-18:35

2 stops24h 10m

AED 3,379

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

jue. 25/9

01:55-14:43

1 stop23h 48m

San Francisco

mar. 21/10

07:00-18:35

2 stops24h 35m

AED 3,379

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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 12 September 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 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 13 septiembre 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dubai to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 49% on airfare.

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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 13 septiembre 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 22h 55m. Dubai and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 13010 km.

  • 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 3,021 and AED 3,199, respectively. KLM is currently priced 31% 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 KLM, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as AED 2,673. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air France and Air India, 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 5,396, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 4,378. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - San Francisco), is priced around AED 2,729.

  • 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.

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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 3,021AverageAED 3,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestAED 3,199AverageAED 3,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestAED 3,340AverageAED 3,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 4,382AverageAED 4,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 5,319AverageAED 6,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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