Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,642
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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
2 Jun — 9 Jun1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Dubai Intl are usually found in January or March, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 May 2026.
Wed 23/922:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/923:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5AED 3,093
Thu 10/915:55
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop24h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 17/905:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4AED 3,100
Sun 8/1106:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 35m
Royal Jordanian
Sat 21/1107:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 43m
Royal Jordanian
Deal found 1/5AED 3,104
Sat 14/1121:40
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1101:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5AED 3,107
Wed 14/1006:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops28h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 21/1023:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5AED 3,115
Thu 5/1115:00
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/1105:20
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop19h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4AED 3,118
Thu 26/1111:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 4/1201:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/4AED 3,122
Sun 1/1108:19
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops47h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1101:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4AED 3,133
Thu 10/915:55
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/923:25
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops24h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4AED 3,137
Sun 18/1007:04
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1021:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4AED 3,140
Sun 8/1119:25
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop38h 50m
SWISS
Fri 20/1101:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 1/5AED 3,144
Sun 25/1020:25
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop38h 50m
SWISS
Thu 29/1001:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 30/4AED 3,148
Best flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 May 2026.
Sun 14/623:57
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops35h 38m
Delta
Sat 12/901:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/5AED 3,317
Wed 27/520:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop39h 25m
KLM
Sat 30/500:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 40m
KLM
Deal found 2/5AED 3,386
Sat 16/523:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/500:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops26h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5AED 3,412
Sun 24/505:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops29h 40m
Delta
Tue 2/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 40m
Delta
Deal found 29/4AED 3,320
Mon 8/623:56
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops35h 39m
Delta
Mon 29/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Delta
Deal found 29/4AED 3,320
Sat 30/520:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop39h 25m
KLM
Fri 5/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
KLM
Deal found 30/4AED 3,853
Sun 17/523:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops36h 20m
Delta
Thu 4/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 40m
Delta
Deal found 1/5AED 3,375
Sat 30/520:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop39h 25m
KLM
Sun 14/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
KLM
Deal found 29/4AED 3,853
Mon 25/517:37
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops41h 58m
Delta
Sat 30/500:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 45m
Delta
Deal found 3/5AED 3,375
Mon 25/520:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop39h 25m
KLM
Sun 31/500:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
KLM
Deal found 1/5AED 3,934
Mon 18/515:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Delta
Sun 9/801:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 02m
Delta
Deal found 3/5AED 3,923
Tue 2/615:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Delta
Sat 27/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops25h 46m
Delta
Deal found 3/5AED 3,926
Direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to Dubai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 3 May 2026.
Thu 14/516:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop16h 45m
Emirates
Tue 2/609:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 29/4AED 3,508
Mon 14/917:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Mon 28/909:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 30/4AED 3,533
Wed 14/1017:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Wed 21/1009:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 2/5AED 3,544
Mon 24/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Tue 8/909:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 2/5AED 3,607
Mon 20/717:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Tue 18/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 29/4AED 3,647
Mon 18/516:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop16h 45m
Emirates
Tue 23/609:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 3/5AED 3,658
Wed 12/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Mon 17/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 30/4AED 3,669
Sun 16/817:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Mon 31/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 30/4AED 3,702
Mon 29/617:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Thu 9/709:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 2/5AED 3,710
Sun 4/1017:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Sat 10/1009:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 3/5AED 3,713
Tue 28/717:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop15h 35m
Emirates
Mon 17/809:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 3/5AED 3,728
Sat 16/516:05
SFO
-
DXB
Nonstop16h 45m
Emirates
Mon 1/609:10
DXB
-
SFO
Nonstop15h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 3/5AED 3,783
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai. Data last updated 3 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 16/517:55
SFO
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DXB
2 stops41h 40m
Delta
Sun 31/500:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 43m
Delta
Deal found 29/4AED 3,324
Mon 18/520:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop39h 25m
Delta
Sat 6/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/5AED 3,350
Tue 19/515:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
KLM
Wed 17/601:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
KLM
Deal found 29/4AED 3,298
Tue 19/515:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Delta
Sat 6/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Delta
Deal found 29/4AED 3,302
Tue 19/515:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Delta
Sun 7/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Delta
Deal found 29/4AED 3,339
Tue 19/510:29
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 06m
Delta
Tue 9/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/5AED 3,353
Sun 24/507:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops28h 20m
Delta
Sun 21/601:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Deal found 29/4AED 3,317
Sun 24/510:29
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 06m
Delta
Tue 9/600:40
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 40m
Delta
Deal found 29/4AED 3,320
Mon 25/512:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/603:45
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops22h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5AED 3,273
Wed 27/512:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/608:50
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops23h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4AED 3,236
One-way flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 May 2026.
Thu 30/716:39
SFO
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DXB
2 stops33h 21m
SAUDIA
Deal found 2/5AED 1,642
Sat 30/516:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops33h 05m
SAUDIA
Deal found 29/4AED 1,737
Sun 13/913:45
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop22h 15m
KLM
Deal found 29/4AED 1,778
Sat 1/815:05
SFO
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DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Air France
Deal found 2/5AED 1,785
Fri 3/720:10
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop39h 25m
KLM
Deal found 2/5AED 1,829
Sat 16/505:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops53h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/5AED 1,847
Fri 16/1007:10
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5AED 1,851
Sat 16/523:15
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops36h 20m
Air France
Deal found 2/5AED 1,855
Sat 20/609:20
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5AED 1,862
Fri 16/1008:19
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops48h 26m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/5AED 1,958
Sat 30/509:57
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops36h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5AED 2,042
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai (DXB). 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 3 May 2026.
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San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 14/6
23:57-22:35
2 stops35h 38m
Dubai Intl
Sat 12/9
01:00-11:45
1 stop21h 45m
AED 3,317
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 24/5
05:55-22:35
2 stops29h 40m
Dubai Intl
Tue 2/6
00:40-20:20
1 stop30h 40m
AED 3,320
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Mon 8/6
23:56-22:35
2 stops35h 39m
Dubai Intl
Mon 29/6
00:40-12:50
1 stop23h 10m
AED 3,320
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 17/5
23:15-22:35
2 stops36h 20m
Dubai Intl
Thu 4/6
00:40-20:20
1 stop30h 40m
AED 3,375
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Mon 25/5
17:37-22:35
2 stops41h 58m
Dubai Intl
Sat 30/5
00:40-22:25
2 stops32h 45m
AED 3,375
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Wed 27/5
20:10-22:35
1 stop39h 25m
Dubai Intl
Sat 30/5
00:40-19:20
2 stops29h 40m
AED 3,386
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sat 16/5
23:15-22:35
2 stops36h 20m
Dubai Intl
Sun 31/5
00:40-15:56
2 stops26h 16m
AED 3,412
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sat 30/5
20:10-22:35
1 stop39h 25m
Dubai Intl
Fri 5/6
00:40-12:50
1 stop23h 10m
AED 3,853
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sat 30/5
20:10-22:35
1 stop39h 25m
Dubai Intl
Sun 14/6
00:40-12:50
1 stop23h 10m
AED 3,853
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Mon 18/5
15:05-22:35
1 stop20h 30m
Dubai Intl
Sun 9/8
01:00-21:02
2 stops31h 02m
AED 3,923
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Dubai is 80 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 month to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of AED 3,049). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 4,654). 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 DXB?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 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 Dubai as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Dubai?
How often are flights from San Francisco to Dubai delayed?
About 19% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Dubai 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 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 Dubai flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Dubai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 3,470.
What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Dubai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 07m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 32m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated 3 May 2026.
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from San Francisco to Dubai. 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.
Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Related info for your journey
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How popular is this San Francisco to Dubai flight route?
This flight path from San Francisco to Dubai Intl was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dubai?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Dubai in 29h 40m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Dubai is about 13010 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Dubai round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Dubai is Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 3,497 on this airline. Emirates is currently priced 5% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
While on average a flight from San Francisco to Dubai is generally AED 3,982, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 3,645. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Dubai Intl), you can expect to pay AED 2,839 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai 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 Dubai?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of AED 3,049). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 4,654). 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.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco to Dubai. 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 3 May 2026.
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