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Flights to San Francisco in 2025

Find the latest flights to San Francisco in 2025, 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 21 March 2025.

Return from

AED 3,228

One-way from

AED 1,418

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 3,606

Good round-trip deal

AED 5,571 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 4,243 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 19/5-10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 10m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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27/3
  • 27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (AED 1,613 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 414 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2025
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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 21 March 2025.

Mon 19/501:05DXB - SFO
1 stop27h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 10/616:35SFO - DXB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/3AED 3,228
Thu 16/1001:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 25mITA Airways
Mon 3/1115:05SFO - DXB
1 stop40h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 19/3AED 3,232
Wed 26/303:10DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/416:05SFO - DXB
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3AED 3,272
Wed 21/500:40DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 10mAir France
Fri 30/515:05SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 30mAir France
Deal found 19/3AED 3,342
Mon 5/501:00DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 45mKLM
Thu 15/513:45SFO - DXB
1 stop22h 15mKLM
Deal found 19/3AED 3,346
Fri 23/501:00DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 45mDelta
Mon 2/609:25SFO - DXB
2 stops26h 10mDelta
Deal found 19/3AED 3,371
Sun 6/401:55DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 20/422:50SFO - DXB
1 stop32h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3AED 3,412
Mon 12/501:15DXB - SFO
2 stops43h 13mAir Canada
Thu 16/1008:27SFO - DXB
2 stops48h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 19/3AED 3,592
Sun 13/401:15DXB - SFO
2 stops27h 01mSWISS
Sun 15/619:40SFO - DXB
2 stops38h 25mSWISS
Deal found 19/3AED 3,948

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/5

01:05-17:15

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

16:35-07:35

1 stop28h 00m

AED 3,228

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 4/5

09:40-19:30

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 8/5

16:05-00:25

1 stop21h 20m

AED 3,287

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 21/5

00:40-12:50

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

15:05-22:35

1 stop20h 30m

AED 3,342

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/5

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

13:45-23:00

1 stop22h 15m

AED 3,346

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/5

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

13:45-23:00

2 stops22h 15m

AED 3,360

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/4

01:55-14:04

1 stop23h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 20/4

22:50-18:35

1 stop32h 45m

AED 3,412

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 9/4

01:50-17:26

2 stops26h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 14/4

07:05-19:20

2 stops25h 15m

AED 3,555

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 12/5

01:15-09:28

2 stops43h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 16/10

08:27-19:45

2 stops48h 18m

AED 3,592

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 13/4

01:15-17:16

2 stops27h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 15/6

19:40-21:05

2 stops38h 25m

AED 3,948

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/3

06:00-20:55

2 stops25h 55m

AED 1,418

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Best time to book a flight to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to San Francisco?

On average, a flight from Dubai to San Francisco takes 15 hours 50 minutes. Flights to San Francisco from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to San Francisco

The most flights from Dubai to San Francisco 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco are Emirates, British Airways and Qatar Airways.

Emirates

Emirates

From AED 1,332

British Airways

British Airways

From AED 869

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From AED 1,193

Air France

Air France

From AED 923

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco are KLM, Air Canada and Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 21 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta to San Francisco. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,194 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 19.0 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. 8 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, KLM 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 182, while return flights cost around AED 4,492.

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

    A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around AED 4,473, however they can be found for as little as AED 1,223.

  • 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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