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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from AED 2,446

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

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 Sunday 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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 3,548

One-way from

AED 2,446

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 5,226

Good round-trip deal

AED 5,579 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 19/8-30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 03m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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ITA Airways
  • ITA Airways
  • 27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 27m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (AED 157 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 324 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 15 July 2025.

Tue 19/801:25DXB - SFO
1 stop28h 33mAir Canada
Sat 30/812:15SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 12/7AED 3,548
Wed 16/700:40DXB - SFO
2 stops28h 39mDelta
Mon 21/715:05SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 30mDelta
Deal found 14/7AED 3,555
Wed 3/912:10DXB - SFO
2 stops34h 16mBritish Airways
Fri 5/1217:30SFO - DXB
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/7AED 3,574
Tue 15/700:40DXB - SFO
1 stop28h 35mAir France
Sun 20/720:25SFO - DXB
1 stop39h 10mAir France
Deal found 13/7AED 3,588
Thu 23/1001:55DXB - SFO
2 stops29h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1108:30SFO - DXB
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/7AED 3,596
Sun 20/701:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 35mITA Airways
Mon 4/815:15SFO - DXB
1 stop41h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 14/7AED 3,614
Sat 16/800:40DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1116:05SFO - DXB
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7AED 3,654
Tue 15/701:00DXB - SFO
2 stops26h 13mKLM
Sun 20/720:25SFO - DXB
1 stop39h 10mKLM
Deal found 13/7AED 3,713
Thu 28/810:10DXB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mAir India
Thu 4/910:00SFO - DXB
1 stop36h 30mAir India
Deal found 14/7AED 3,838
Sun 27/701:15DXB - SFO
2 stops51h 35mSWISS
Mon 4/819:40SFO - DXB
1 stop38h 25mSWISS
Deal found 14/7AED 3,856

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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 15 July 2025.
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Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 19/8

01:25-18:58

1 stop28h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 30/8

12:15-19:45

1 stop20h 30m

AED 3,548

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/10

00:40-16:00

2 stops26h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

15:50-09:00

1 stop29h 10m

AED 3,555

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/10

02:15-15:29

1 stop24h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 23/11

10:40-19:40

1 stop21h 00m

AED 3,563

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/9

12:10-11:26

2 stops34h 16m

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

17:30-07:40

1 stop26h 10m

AED 3,574

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/11

01:50-13:05

1 stop23h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 10/11

15:05-19:50

1 stop40h 45m

AED 3,588

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/10

04:30-23:44

2 stops30h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

23:56-18:50

2 stops31h 54m

AED 3,614

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 28/8

10:10-07:00

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

10:00-09:30

1 stop36h 30m

AED 3,838

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/7

01:15-17:50

2 stops51h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 4/8

19:40-21:05

1 stop38h 25m

AED 3,856

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 12/8

00:40-12:50

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 17/8

15:40-23:00

2 stops20h 20m

AED 3,878

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/11

17:15-12:25

2 stops31h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 10/11

14:45-03:10

2 stops24h 25m

AED 3,923

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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 11 July 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 15 July 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 50% on airfare.

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 15 July 2025.

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 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 15 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andAir France 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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,956 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,956 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,956 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air France
7.5
Good
1,466 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,956 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,657 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,956 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 8 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 61 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at AED 3,548. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at AED 3,555 and AED 3,563, respectively. Air Canada is currently priced 17% 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 ITA Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as AED 2,446. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and IndiGo, as they are both options that can get you from Dubai to San Francisco for a low price.

  • 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 8 airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 15 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestAED 3,014AverageAED 3,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestAED 3,016AverageAED 3,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestAED 3,111AverageAED 3,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestAED 3,135AverageAED 3,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestAED 3,177AverageAED 3,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapestAED 3,199AverageAED 3,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 4,382AverageAED 5,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 5,313AverageAED 6,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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