AED 1,873+ Cheap flights to San Francisco

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San Francisco in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 May 2026.

Thu 18/615:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops54h 22m
SAUDIA
Fri 3/721:20
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops55h 40m
SAUDIA
Deal found 15/5AED 3,228
Thu 18/615:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops44h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/722:40
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5AED 3,511
Wed 7/1004:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1007:04
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5AED 3,731
Wed 12/818:15
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 09m
SAUDIA
Tue 25/807:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 16/5AED 3,801
Tue 26/517:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 57m
SAUDIA
Mon 15/615:05
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops61h 55m
SAUDIA
Deal found 16/5AED 3,878
Mon 22/615:45
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/723:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5AED 3,929
Tue 23/602:30
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/617:55
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5AED 3,948

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Find the latest flights to San Francisco in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2026.

Return from

AED 3,228

One-way from

AED 1,873

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 4,421

Good round-trip deal

AED 5,250 or less
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 18/6-3/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 110h 02m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
27/5
  • 27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 24m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 590 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 169 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to San Francisco.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 17/6

00:40-18:00

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

15:05-22:35

1 stop20h 30m

AED 4,311

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 8/6

00:40-12:50

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

05:55-22:35

2 stops29h 40m

AED 4,410

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/6

00:40-18:00

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 27/6

07:50-22:35

2 stops27h 45m

AED 4,432

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 25/6

00:40-23:58

2 stops34h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 15/7

07:00-23:00

2 stops29h 00m

AED 4,432

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 13/6

00:40-15:53

2 stops26h 13m

San Francisco

Fri 26/6

20:10-22:35

1 stop39h 25m

AED 4,601
Fastest return journey

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 6/7

00:40-12:50

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 20/8

15:37-23:00

2 stops20h 23m

AED 4,726

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/7

00:40-18:30

2 stops28h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 21/8

20:10-22:35

1 stop39h 25m

AED 4,972

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/6

00:40-18:00

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 17/6

15:05-22:35

1 stop20h 30m

AED 5,079

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 25/6

00:40-12:50

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 15/7

15:05-22:35

1 stop20h 30m

AED 5,159

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 28/5

11:45-09:27

2 stops32h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

15:55-10:15

1 stop31h 20m

AED 6,783

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When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?

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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 19 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

FAQs about flying to San Francisco

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?

    For a flight to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 17.7 km from the centre of the city. SFO handles an average of 1 flight per day from Dubai. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 4 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Dubai.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?

    San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost AED 1,427, while return flights cost around AED 5,250.

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

    A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around AED 6,002, however they can be found for as little as AED 5,250.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.6 km away from San Francisco).

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