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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from AED 1,451

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to San Francisco are usually found in May or March, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Friday

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 20 May 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,773

One-way from

AED 1,451

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 3,676

Good round-trip deal

AED 5,684 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 4,885 or less
ITA Airways
  • ITA Airways
  • 7/6-23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 30m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 58m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (AED 1,474 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 396 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 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 20 May 2025.

Sat 7/601:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 25mITA Airways
Mon 23/615:15SFO - DXB
1 stop41h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 19/5AED 2,773
Thu 3/706:20DXB - SFO
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/713:21SFO - DXB
2 stops36h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5AED 3,041
Wed 21/501:05DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 1/1016:35SFO - DXB
1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/5AED 3,236
Thu 23/1001:55DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1110:45SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/5AED 3,452
Sat 7/600:40DXB - SFO
2 stops24h 35mAir France
Mon 23/610:55SFO - DXB
2 stops24h 40mAir France
Deal found 19/5AED 3,647
Thu 21/801:00DXB - SFO
2 stops29h 48mDelta
Sun 31/807:00SFO - DXB
2 stops28h 35mDelta
Deal found 20/5AED 3,665
Thu 21/801:00DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 45mKLM
Sun 31/812:30SFO - DXB
2 stops23h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/5AED 3,717
Mon 21/701:15DXB - SFO
2 stops47h 20mSWISS
Sat 16/819:30SFO - DXB
1 stop38h 35mSWISS
Deal found 19/5AED 3,915
Thu 12/600:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 50mLufthansa
Fri 12/1222:45SFO - DXB
2 stops44h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 19/5AED 4,128
Fri 24/1022:45DXB - SFO
2 stops25h 50mOman Air
Sat 8/1114:45SFO - DXB
2 stops24h 25mOman Air
Deal found 19/5AED 4,234
Mon 26/505:00DXB - SFO
2 stops46h 40mIndiGo
Fri 30/512:40SFO - DXB
2 stops35h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 19/5AED 4,341

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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 20 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Dubai

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San Francisco

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/6

01:50-13:15

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 23/6

15:15-19:20

1 stop41h 05m

AED 2,773

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 3/7

06:20-23:57

2 stops28h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

13:21-13:00

2 stops36h 39m

AED 3,041

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/6

01:30-13:50

1 stop23h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 13/12

17:30-08:30

1 stop27h 00m

AED 3,247

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/10

01:55-13:45

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

10:45-19:40

1 stop20h 55m

AED 3,452

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/6

00:40-14:15

2 stops24h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 23/6

10:55-22:35

2 stops24h 40m

AED 3,647

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 21/8

01:00-19:48

2 stops29h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

07:00-22:35

2 stops28h 35m

AED 3,665

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 21/8

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

12:30-23:00

2 stops23h 30m

AED 3,717

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 21/7

01:15-13:35

2 stops47h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 16/8

19:30-21:05

1 stop38h 35m

AED 3,915

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/6

00:50-00:58

2 stops35h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

22:45-07:30

2 stops44h 45m

AED 4,128

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 24/10

22:45-13:35

2 stops25h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

14:45-03:10

2 stops24h 25m

AED 4,234

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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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 16 May 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to San Francisco is 36 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 20 May 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 20 May 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 20 May 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,235 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,951 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 60 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 ITA Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at AED 2,773. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at AED 3,247 and AED 3,452, respectively. ITA Airways is currently priced 34% 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 SAUDIA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as AED 1,451. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and ITA Airways, 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 5,370, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 4,813. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - San Francisco), is priced around AED 3,041.

  • 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 20 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestAED 3,013AverageAED 3,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapestAED 3,014AverageAED 3,891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestAED 3,016AverageAED 3,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestAED 3,080AverageAED 3,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestAED 3,111AverageAED 3,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestAED 3,190AverageAED 3,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 4,382AverageAED 5,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 5,313AverageAED 6,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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