Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from AED 1,935
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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
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 31 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 6 July 2026.
Wed 7/1016:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 26m
SAUDIA
Mon 12/1023:50
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 40m
SAUDIA
Deal found 3/7AED 2,864
Wed 2/1222:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/1222:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7AED 2,890
Wed 14/1020:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 56m
SAUDIA
Mon 26/1022:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 6/7AED 2,941
Wed 14/1020:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 56m
SAUDIA
Wed 21/1022:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 6/7AED 2,970
Mon 19/1020:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 56m
SAUDIA
Wed 21/1022:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops31h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 6/7AED 2,993
Wed 14/1022:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 56m
SAUDIA
Fri 23/1023:50
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 10m
SAUDIA
Deal found 6/7AED 3,033
Mon 19/1018:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 11m
SAUDIA
Fri 23/1023:50
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 40m
SAUDIA
Deal found 6/7AED 3,051
Fri 28/816:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops41h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/907:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7AED 3,180
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 6 July 2026.
Wed 2/1220:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/1222:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7AED 3,121
Tue 1/1202:15
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop24h 40m
British Airways
Wed 23/1220:35
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop23h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 5/7AED 3,220
Sun 29/1101:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 31/1200:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops30h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/7AED 3,782
Fri 28/816:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops41h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/907:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7AED 3,180
Mon 30/1101:50
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops27h 31m
United Airlines
Fri 1/100:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops30h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/7AED 3,811
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 6 July 2026.
Sun 23/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Mon 7/917:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 2/7AED 5,857
Wed 7/1009:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Wed 14/1017:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 2/7AED 5,981
Wed 2/1208:50
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 00m
Emirates
Wed 23/1215:40
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 5/7AED 6,712
Sun 23/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Sun 30/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 3/7AED 6,874
Thu 3/1208:50
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 00m
Emirates
Thu 24/1215:40
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 2/7AED 8,328
Tue 1/1208:50
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 00m
Emirates
Tue 22/1215:40
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 2/7AED 8,416
Tue 1/1208:50
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop16h 00m
Emirates
Thu 24/1215:40
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 2/7AED 8,482
Last-minute flights from Dubai to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco. Data last updated 6 July 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 9/723:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/707:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7AED 4,193
Wed 19/819:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops46h 30m
Air India
Wed 26/810:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops40h 30m
Air India
Deal found 5/7AED 4,120
Sun 23/819:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops46h 30m
Air India
Mon 7/910:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops30h 30m
Air India
Deal found 2/7AED 3,885
Sun 23/819:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops46h 30m
Air India
Sun 30/810:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops40h 30m
Air India
Deal found 3/7AED 4,083
Mon 24/805:35
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Air India
Mon 31/810:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops40h 30m
Air India
Deal found 4/7AED 3,991
Thu 27/815:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops26h 30m
Air India
Sun 30/810:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops40h 30m
Air India
Deal found 2/7AED 4,101
Fri 28/816:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops41h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/907:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7AED 3,180
Fri 28/815:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops26h 30m
Air India
Sat 12/920:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops30h 15m
Air India
Deal found 6/7AED 3,899
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 6 July 2026.
Mon 16/1118:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops38h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7AED 1,935
Tue 20/1021:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops38h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7AED 2,177
Fri 6/1114:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops42h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7AED 2,266
Wed 26/819:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops46h 30m
Air India
Deal found 2/7AED 2,317
Tue 20/1005:35
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop36h 25m
Air India
Deal found 5/7AED 2,328
Mon 24/805:35
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Air India
Deal found 1/7AED 2,339
Fri 6/1109:55
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop39h 40m
Air India
Deal found 5/7AED 2,354
Sun 30/800:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops41h 30m
Air India
Deal found 2/7AED 2,357
Sat 29/800:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops41h 30m
Air India
Deal found 2/7AED 2,376
Wed 30/1214:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops38h 18m
SAUDIA
Deal found 2/7AED 2,398
Fri 21/815:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops26h 30m
Air India
Deal found 3/7AED 2,427
Thu 20/819:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops46h 30m
Air India
Deal found 3/7AED 2,438
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 6 July 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 6 July 2026.
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Departure
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DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Wed 2/12
20:30-20:58
2 stops36h 28m
San Francisco
Wed 23/12
22:45-19:00
2 stops32h 15m
AED 3,121
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Fri 28/8
16:00-22:33
2 stops41h 33m
San Francisco
Sun 13/9
07:15-19:30
2 stops25h 15m
AED 3,180
Fastest return journey
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Tue 1/12
02:15-14:55
1 stop24h 40m
San Francisco
Wed 23/12
20:35-08:30
1 stop23h 55m
AED 3,220
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Sun 29/11
01:50-16:30
1 stop26h 40m
San Francisco
Thu 31/12
00:55-19:40
2 stops30h 45m
AED 3,782
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Mon 30/11
01:50-17:21
2 stops27h 31m
San Francisco
Fri 1/1
00:45-19:40
2 stops30h 55m
AED 3,811
Cheapest one-way
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Mon 16/11
18:15-20:58
2 stops38h 43m
AED 1,935
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Fri 6/11
14:15-20:49
2 stops42h 34m
AED 2,266
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Thu 5/11
02:15-18:32
3 stops28h 17m
AED 2,956
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Sun 16/8
00:40-23:58
2 stops34h 18m
AED 3,297
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB - SFO
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Tue 18/8
07:25-14:35
1 stop42h 10m
AED 3,459
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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 30 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 6,631). 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 6 July 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?
Weekly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco
Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 6 July 2026.
The most flights from DXB to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from Dubai to San Francisco delayed?
About 30% of weekly flights between Dubai and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 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?
Sunday 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 30% 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.
Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 23% 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.
London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 3,170.
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 43m.
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 6 July 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.
It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
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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 3 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?
This flight path from Dubai Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 34 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 24h 40m. 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 3,455. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at AED 4,451 and AED 5,129, respectively. KLM is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 6,631). 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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