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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai from AED 1,686

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
26 Nov — 3 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

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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 200,579 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 20/1

18:50-03:10

1 stop20h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/1

08:30-16:45

1 stop20h 15m

AED 2,927

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 4/12

22:55-12:00

2 stops25h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/12

04:05-20:57

2 stops28h 52m

AED 2,989

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 5/12

12:00-17:05

1 stop41h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/12

21:05-09:00

1 stop23h 55m

AED 3,074

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

14:45-03:50

1 stop25h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 26/2

22:50-12:35

1 stop25h 45m

AED 3,089

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 3/12

15:25-09:00

1 stop29h 35m

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/12

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

AED 3,184

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 3/12

13:55-00:01

2 stops22h 06m

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/1

01:55-17:33

2 stops27h 38m

AED 3,243

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 23/3

16:25-09:00

1 stop29h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sat 29/3

01:30-12:45

1 stop22h 15m

AED 3,269

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 4/12

09:20-19:50

2 stops46h 30m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/12

01:50-14:15

1 stop24h 25m

AED 3,302

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

15:40-19:25

Nonstop15h 45m

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/2

08:50-12:50

Nonstop16h 00m

AED 3,423

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sat 15/2

22:55-22:05

1 stop35h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sat 22/2

23:40-09:45

1 stop22h 05m

AED 3,449

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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 21 November 2024.

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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 21 November 2024.

Sat 7/1213:10SFO - DXB
1 stop24h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 19/1214:55DXB - SFO
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11AED 2,967
Wed 4/1222:55SFO - DXB
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1204:05DXB - SFO
2 stops28h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11AED 2,989
Thu 5/1212:00SFO - DXB
1 stop41h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 15/1221:05DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/11AED 3,074
Tue 3/1215:25SFO - DXB
1 stop29h 35mDelta
Tue 10/1201:55DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Deal found 20/11AED 3,184
Tue 3/1213:55SFO - DXB
2 stops22h 06mKLM
Mon 27/101:55DXB - SFO
2 stops27h 38mKLM
Deal found 20/11AED 3,243
Wed 4/1209:20SFO - DXB
2 stops46h 30mITA Airways
Tue 10/1201:50DXB - SFO
2 stops26h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 20/11AED 3,338
Wed 4/1212:40SFO - DXB
2 stops32h 20mAir France
Sun 8/1201:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 40mAir France
Deal found 20/11AED 3,390
Sat 30/1123:35SFO - DXB
1 stop34h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/1223:40DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11AED 3,504
Wed 4/1217:25SFO - DXB
2 stops40h 50mSWISS
Tue 10/1202:00DXB - SFO
1 stop26h 25mSWISS
Deal found 20/11AED 3,584
Sun 24/1119:25SFO - DXB
1 stop38h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/1202:15DXB - SFO
1 stop25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11AED 3,673
Wed 20/1108:49SFO - DXB
2 stops26h 06mAir Canada
Tue 26/1101:30DXB - SFO
2 stops32h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11AED 3,746
Mon 25/1113:35SFO - DXB
1 stop29h 55mLufthansa
Wed 18/1209:20DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11AED 3,801

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 15 November 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 21 November 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 at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon 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 21 November 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 21 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines, China Eastern 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
3,486 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,756 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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 2,927 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Qatar Airways, starting at AED 3,074 and AED 3,089 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 28% 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 1,789 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and United Airlines, with prices starting from AED 1,855 and AED 1,950, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Dubai is generally AED 6,879, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 4,027. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Dubai Intl), you can expect to pay AED 2,677 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestAED 2,728AverageAED 3,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 3,675AverageAED 5,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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