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Cheap flights from San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates from AED 1,641

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 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
14 Jun — 21 Jun1
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 15 May 2026.

Mon 14/922:45
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops28h 20m
SAUDIA
Fri 2/1015:00
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops42h 55m
SAUDIA
Deal found 14/5AED 3,048
Wed 12/816:05
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/915:00
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5AED 3,063
Mon 24/815:55
SFO
-
SHJ
1 stop20h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 31/805:40
SHJ
-
SFO
1 stop18h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/5AED 3,107
Thu 5/1115:09
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops36h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1114:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops42h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5AED 3,140
Wed 14/1008:40
SFO
-
SHJ
2 stops27h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 21/1021:35
SHJ
-
SFO
1 stop27h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/5AED 3,154
Tue 25/808:20
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/905:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/5AED 3,154
Fri 23/1022:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops33h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 30/1001:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/5AED 3,158
Mon 14/922:45
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops28h 20m
SAUDIA
Fri 2/1002:05
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops31h 50m
SAUDIA
Deal found 14/5AED 3,158
Sun 8/1123:50
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops31h 50m
United Airlines
Fri 20/1101:50
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/5AED 3,173
Mon 31/815:55
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/905:50
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops23h 36m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5AED 3,176
Mon 31/816:31
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops41h 54m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/923:25
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5AED 3,198
Sun 22/1119:25
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop38h 50m
SWISS
Thu 26/1101:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 13/5AED 3,209

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 15 May 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 3,048

One-way from

AED 1,641

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

AED 3,870

Good round-trip deal

AED 4,365 or less
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 14/9-2/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 15m total
  • San Francisco to United Arab Emirates
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Austrian Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines
  • 28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 25m total
  • San Francisco to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (AED 151 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 308 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates 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 May 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

16:05-14:05

2 stops35h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 11/9

15:00-22:55

2 stops42h 55m

AED 3,063

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 5/11

15:09-21:30

2 stops42h 21m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/11

14:15-20:21

2 stops42h 06m

AED 3,140

San FranciscoSharjah

SFO - SHJ

SFOSHJ

San Francisco

Wed 14/10

08:40-23:15

2 stops27h 35m

Sharjah

Wed 21/10

21:35-13:35

1 stop27h 00m

AED 3,154

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Fri 23/10

23:55-19:40

1 stop32h 45m

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/10

01:50-17:30

1 stop26h 40m

AED 3,162

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

23:55-19:40

1 stop31h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/11

01:50-16:30

1 stop26h 40m

AED 3,162

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

21:00-14:05

2 stops30h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 25/9

15:00-01:24

2 stops45h 24m

AED 3,287

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

15:05-22:35

1 stop20h 30m

Dubai Intl

Mon 17/8

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

AED 3,298

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

13:45-23:00

2 stops22h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fri 21/8

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

AED 3,312

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Fri 21/8

14:21-23:00

2 stops21h 39m

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/9

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

AED 3,312

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

09:30-22:35

2 stops26h 05m

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/8

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

AED 3,316

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 2,214). Flying from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates in November is currently the most expensive (average of AED 14,656). 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 15 May 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.

How often are flights from San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between San Francisco and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 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 morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 20% 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 15 May 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 17.7 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?

    Flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates have been viewed 6 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 27h 35m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 3,154. There are 13003 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?

    Most travellers choose San Francisco - Dubai Intl, San Francisco - Sharjah or San Francisco - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl when deciding on the best route from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates is generally AED 4,743, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 3,644. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Dubai Intl), you can expect to pay AED 3,081 for that flight.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 2,214). Flying from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates in November is currently the most expensive (average of AED 14,656). 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 4,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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