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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from AED 2,336

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 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Dubai Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 42 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 11 January 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 3,221

One-way from

AED 2,336

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

AED 3,379
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 40m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
ITA Airways
  • ITA Airways
  • 16/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 25m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 11 January 2025.

Thu 23/102:15DXB - SFO
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 27/117:30SFO - DXB
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/1AED 3,221
Fri 31/116:05DXB - SFO
1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/216:40SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1AED 3,261
Sat 8/201:55DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Thu 20/213:50SFO - DXB
1 stop22h 11mKLM
Deal found 10/1AED 3,265
Thu 16/1001:55DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/1112:00SFO - DXB
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1AED 3,302
Wed 5/202:05DXB - SFO
1 stop27h 25mAir Canada
Thu 13/214:45SFO - DXB
1 stop21h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 9/1AED 3,309
Thu 16/101:50DXB - SFO
1 stop24h 25mITA Airways
Thu 17/415:15SFO - DXB
1 stop40h 35mITA Airways
Deal found 10/1AED 3,335
Sun 9/211:00DXB - SFO
2 stops36h 50mAir France
Thu 20/213:50SFO - DXB
2 stops21h 30mAir France
Deal found 10/1AED 3,357
Wed 15/101:30DXB - SFO
2 stops31h 24mDelta
Tue 15/411:05SFO - DXB
2 stops24h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/1AED 3,742
Sun 23/202:00DXB - SFO
1 stop26h 25mSWISS
Mon 3/319:25SFO - DXB
1 stop38h 50mSWISS
Deal found 10/1AED 4,091
Fri 17/1019:45DXB - SFO
1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 3/1109:40SFO - DXB
1 stop45h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/1AED 4,190
Fri 24/1023:25DXB - SFO
2 stops25h 38mQatar Airways
Sat 8/1114:45SFO - DXB
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/1AED 4,510
Tue 11/323:40DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 14/300:35SFO - DXB
1 stop34h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/1AED 4,616

Find flights from Dubai to San Francisco within your budget

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 11 January 2025.

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DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/1

02:15-18:45

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 27/1

17:30-07:40

1 stop26h 10m

AED 3,221

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 31/1

16:05-14:45

1 stop34h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

16:40-00:40

1 stop20h 00m

AED 3,261

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/2

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

13:50-00:01

1 stop22h 11m

AED 3,265

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/2

02:05-17:30

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 13/2

14:45-00:30

1 stop21h 45m

AED 3,309

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/2

11:00-11:50

2 stops36h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

13:50-23:20

2 stops21h 30m

AED 3,357

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 24/2

09:20-11:40

2 stops38h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

07:00-19:40

2 stops24h 40m

AED 3,533

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/2

02:00-16:25

1 stop26h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

19:25-22:15

1 stop38h 50m

AED 4,091

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/2

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 13/2

08:27-00:01

2 stops27h 34m

AED 4,102

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 11/3

23:40-10:45

1 stop22h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 14/3

00:35-22:05

1 stop34h 30m

AED 4,616

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 11/3

11:25-17:45

2 stops41h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 15/3

14:10-20:25

2 stops43h 15m

AED 4,782

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dubai to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 3 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to San Francisco is 42 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 11 January 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 43% 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 11 January 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).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 11 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways, Delta and Emirates from Dubai to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,341 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.1
Very Good
3,341 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,341 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.1
Very Good
1,325 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,341 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.0
Very Good
8,503 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,341 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.8
Good
1,336 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,341 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort