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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,991

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or March, booked 88 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 20 Januar 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,916

One-way from

AED 1,991

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 3,603
Delta
  • Delta
  • 14/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Dubai
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Dubai
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 20 Januar 2025.

Fr 14/317:40SFO - DXB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Di 18/301:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 40mDelta
Deal found 19/1AED 2,916
Mo 3/211:50SFO - DXB
2 stops24h 11mKLM
Mo 10/201:55DXB - SFO
2 stops28h 46mKLM
Deal found 19/1AED 2,931
Mi 26/314:10SFO - DXB
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fr 4/402:00DXB - SFO
1 stop19h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1AED 2,949
So 13/416:10SFO - DXB
1 stop17h 45mQatar Airways
So 27/411:45DXB - SFO
1 stop37h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/1AED 3,034
Do 6/212:00SFO - DXB
1 stop41h 05mChina Eastern
Di 18/220:55DXB - SFO
3 stops48h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/1AED 3,037
Do 20/213:50SFO - DXB
1 stop22h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mo 5/500:40DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1AED 3,056
Mo 27/109:00SFO - DXB
2 stops26h 20mAir France
Fr 7/211:00DXB - SFO
2 stops42h 50mAir France
Deal found 20/1AED 3,137
Di 25/316:45SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 40mEmirates
Do 10/409:10DXB - SFO
Nonstop15h 50mEmirates
Deal found 20/1AED 3,438
Mi 9/400:15SFO - DXB
1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific
So 20/422:55DXB - SFO
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/1AED 3,471
Mi 29/123:00SFO - DXB
2 stops37h 30mAir Canada
Mi 12/202:05DXB - SFO
2 stops41h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 18/1AED 3,544

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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 20 Januar 2025.

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San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Fr 14/3

17:40-09:05

1 stop28h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mi 19/3

01:30-14:10

1 stop23h 40m

AED 2,916

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mo 3/2

11:50-00:01

2 stops24h 11m

Dubai Intl

Mo 10/2

01:55-18:41

2 stops28h 46m

AED 2,931

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mi 26/3

14:10-13:25

1 stop36h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fr 4/4

02:00-10:30

1 stop19h 30m

AED 2,949

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

So 13/4

16:10-20:55

1 stop17h 45m

Dubai Intl

So 27/4

11:45-13:50

1 stop37h 05m

AED 3,034

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Do 6/2

12:00-17:05

1 stop41h 05m

Dubai Intl

Di 18/2

20:55-09:00

3 stops48h 05m

AED 3,037

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Do 20/2

13:50-00:01

1 stop22h 11m

Dubai Intl

Mo 5/5

00:40-12:50

1 stop23h 10m

AED 3,056

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

So 2/2

15:25-09:00

1 stop29h 35m

Dubai Intl

Do 13/2

11:00-19:50

2 stops44h 50m

AED 3,140

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Di 25/3

16:45-19:25

Nonstop15h 40m

Dubai Intl

Do 10/4

09:10-14:00

Nonstop15h 50m

AED 3,438

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mi 9/4

00:15-21:35

1 stop34h 20m

Dubai Intl

So 20/4

22:55-17:30

1 stop29h 35m

AED 3,471

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Do 30/1

07:30-00:30

2 stops29h 00m

Dubai Intl

Mi 12/2

02:05-07:55

2 stops41h 50m

AED 3,544

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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 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Dubai is 88 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 20 Januar 2025.

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 20 Januar 2025.

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 20 Januar 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air France, Emirates and Delta 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.
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7.5
Good
1,599 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Dubai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Dubai is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 2,916 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Turkish Airlines, starting at AED 2,931 and AED 2,949 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 30% 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 1,991 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from AED 1,998 and AED 2,024, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Dubai is generally AED 3,568, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 3,346. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Dubai Intl), you can expect to pay AED 2,523 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 2,950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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