Cheap flights from San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates from AED 1,450

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 January 2026.

Wed 31/1215:40SFO - DXB
1 stop24h 50mAir France
Sun 25/111:00DXB - SFO
1 stop38h 25mAir France
Deal found 29/12AED 2,978
Wed 31/1211:45SFO - DXB
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/106:05DXB - SFO
2 stops27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12AED 3,150
Tue 30/1213:30SFO - DXB
1 stop30h 00mLufthansa
Sun 4/102:15DXB - SFO
1 stop44h 08mLufthansa
Deal found 30/12AED 3,786
Wed 31/1215:00SFO - DXB
2 stops29h 35mAir India
Mon 5/123:40DXB - SFO
2 stops26h 50mAir India
Deal found 31/12AED 3,881
Tue 30/1215:00SFO - DXB
2 stops33h 10mAir India
Mon 5/118:55DXB - SFO
2 stops31h 35mAir India
Deal found 30/12AED 4,263
Wed 31/1207:00SFO - DXB
1 stop24h 40mLufthansa
Mon 5/102:15DXB - SFO
1 stop31h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 31/12AED 4,348
Wed 31/1211:45SFO - DXB
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/102:15DXB - SFO
2 stops32h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12AED 4,366
Wed 31/1210:40SFO - DXB
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/102:15DXB - SFO
1 stop25h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/12AED 4,428
Wed 31/1215:00SFO - SHJ
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/121:35SHJ - SFO
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12AED 5,570
Wed 31/1219:25SFO - AUH
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/102:15AUH - SFO
2 stops53h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12AED 5,835
Wed 31/1210:40SFO - AUH
1 stop21h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 6/102:55AUH - SFO
1 stop33h 27mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/12AED 6,294
Tue 30/1215:00SFO - SHJ
1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 6/123:55SHJ - SFO
2 stops34h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/12AED 8,574

Find flight deals from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,710

One-way from

AED 1,450

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 3,345
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 15/1-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 55m total
  • San Francisco to United Arab Emirates
Air India
  • Air India
  • 15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 45m total
  • San Francisco to United Arab Emirates
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (AED 408 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 411 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

15:40-23:20

1 stop19h 40m

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/1

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

AED 2,743

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

15:40-09:00

1 stop29h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/1

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

AED 2,743

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

15:40-03:00

1 stop23h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/1

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

AED 2,743

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Fri 16/1

18:50-22:55

1 stop40h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 26/1

02:15-15:35

1 stop25h 20m

AED 2,750

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

09:50-03:00

2 stops29h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/2

01:30-13:25

1 stop23h 55m

AED 2,758

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

06:05-00:01

2 stops29h 56m

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/3

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

AED 2,758

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

10:35-03:00

2 stops28h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 26/1

01:30-23:04

2 stops33h 34m

AED 2,758

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

11:00-23:00

2 stops25h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 19/4

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

AED 2,761

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

06:00-23:00

2 stops30h 00m

Dubai Intl

Tue 21/4

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

AED 2,761

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

06:00-23:00

2 stops30h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 19/4

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

AED 2,761

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 2,376). Flying from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,723). 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 SFO to AE?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates. 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 1 January 2026.

The most flights from SFO to AE0 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 San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between San Francisco and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 135 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 1 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates from San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates?

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to United Arab Emirates from San Francisco.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to United Arab Emirates flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates can take about 19h 40m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 2,743. There are 13010 km between San Francisco and United Arab Emirates. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to United Arab Emirates flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates 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 San Francisco to United Arab Emirates?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 2,376). Flying from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,723). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestAED 3,496AverageAED 3,920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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