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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,829

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or January, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

AED 3,144

One-way from

AED 1,829

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 6,526
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/3-4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Dubai
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19/1
  • 19/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 07m total
  • San Francisco to Dubai
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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 19 December 2024.

Tue 31/1206:00SFO - DXB
2 stops30h 01mDelta
Mon 20/101:30DXB - SFO
2 stops34h 24mDelta
Deal found 18/12AED 3,144
Tue 31/1213:50SFO - DXB
1 stop22h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/111:00DXB - SFO
1 stop38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12AED 3,401
Sat 28/1222:55SFO - DXB
1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific
Tue 28/123:40DXB - SFO
1 stop33h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12AED 3,537
Fri 27/1215:25SFO - DXB
1 stop29h 35mAir France
Mon 20/111:00DXB - SFO
2 stops36h 50mAir France
Deal found 18/12AED 4,088
Mon 30/1218:50SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 23/114:55DXB - SFO
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12AED 4,245
Mon 30/1216:35SFO - DXB
1 stop19h 30mAir Canada
Fri 24/102:05DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 18/12AED 4,374
Sat 28/1215:40SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Fri 24/108:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Deal found 18/12AED 4,969
Fri 27/1220:40SFO - DXB
2 stops62h 10mFinnair
Sun 19/100:35DXB - SFO
2 stops50h 25mFinnair
Deal found 18/12AED 5,193
Tue 31/1200:59SFO - DXB
2 stops33h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/102:00DXB - SFO
1 stop26h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12AED 5,248
Sat 28/1214:45SFO - DXB
1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 24/105:20DXB - SFO
2 stops28h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12AED 5,457
Sat 28/1220:35SFO - DXB
1 stop22h 55mLufthansa
Thu 23/101:30DXB - SFO
2 stops25h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12AED 5,476
Thu 26/1210:35SFO - DXB
2 stops25h 26mKLM
Fri 24/101:55DXB - SFO
2 stops25h 52mKLM
Deal found 18/12AED 5,751

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Dubai 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 19 December 2024.

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San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sat 22/3

19:50-13:25

1 stop30h 35m

Dubai Intl

Fri 4/4

02:00-16:45

1 stop25h 45m

AED 3,144

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 23/1

14:45-20:55

1 stop18h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sun 26/1

13:25-12:35

1 stop35h 10m

AED 3,151

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sat 18/1

15:25-09:00

1 stop29h 35m

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/1

01:30-13:10

1 stop23h 40m

AED 3,162

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 15/1

09:53-00:01

2 stops26h 08m

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/1

01:30-13:10

1 stop23h 40m

AED 3,184

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 14/1

09:53-00:01

2 stops26h 08m

Dubai Intl

Sun 26/1

01:55-15:47

2 stops25h 52m

AED 3,188

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

20:35-22:35

1 stop39h 00m

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/6

00:40-12:50

1 stop23h 10m

AED 3,327

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

20:30-21:55

1 stop38h 25m

Dubai Intl

Tue 29/4

20:40-07:00

1 stop21h 20m

AED 3,382

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 20/1

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/1

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

AED 3,426

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 9/4

01:15-21:35

1 stop33h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 21/4

22:55-11:25

1 stop23h 30m

AED 3,456

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

14:45-00:05

1 stop21h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/1

02:05-15:35

1 stop25h 30m

AED 3,566

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Dubai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Dubai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Dubai is 63 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 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 19 December 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Dubai 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 30% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Dubai. 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from SFO to DXB 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 Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air France, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways from San Francisco to Dubai. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,600 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Dubai. 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 San Francisco to Dubai?

    Dubai Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Dubai from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai Intl (DXB) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to Dubai from 2 different airlines. 15h 35m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Dubai Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Dubai flight route?

    This flight path from San Francisco to Dubai Intl was viewed by 28 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 San Francisco to Dubai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Dubai is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 3,144 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Delta, starting at AED 3,151 and AED 3,162 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Dubai one-way?

    AED 1,844 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from AED 1,895 and AED 1,917, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Dubai is generally AED 3,621, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 3,492. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Dubai Intl), you can expect to pay AED 2,457 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

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

  • 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.

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Turkish AirlinesCheapestAED 2,728AverageAED 3,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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