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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from AED 1,678

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 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Dubai Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 15 December 2024.

Round-trip from

AED 3,228

One-way from

AED 1,678

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

AED 4,187
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 24/1-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 45m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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25/12
  • 25/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 59m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 December 2024.

Sun 22/1201:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 40mDelta
Thu 9/116:40SFO - DXB
2 stops28h 20mDelta
Deal found 15/12AED 3,225
Sun 22/1202:15DXB - SFO
1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 9/120:40SFO - DXB
1 stop39h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12AED 3,254
Sun 22/1201:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/113:50SFO - DXB
1 stop22h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12AED 3,342
Mon 23/1211:00DXB - SFO
1 stop39h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 6/116:40SFO - DXB
1 stop28h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/12AED 3,471
Sat 21/1201:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 40mAir France
Wed 8/113:50SFO - DXB
2 stops21h 30mAir France
Deal found 14/12AED 3,636
Sat 21/1201:55DXB - SFO
2 stops28h 47mKLM
Wed 8/111:50SFO - DXB
2 stops24h 11mKLM
Deal found 14/12AED 4,069
Sun 22/1202:05DXB - SFO
1 stop24h 01mAir Canada
Mon 6/116:35SFO - DXB
1 stop19h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 14/12AED 4,099
Sun 22/1202:15DXB - SFO
2 stops29h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/119:52SFO - DXB
2 stops35h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12AED 4,462
Sun 22/1213:25DXB - SFO
1 stop35h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 31/1214:45SFO - DXB
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/12AED 4,583
Mon 23/1209:20DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 25mLufthansa
Wed 8/114:40SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12AED 4,591
Thu 19/1202:50DXB - SFO
1 stop20h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/118:50SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/12AED 5,377
Tue 17/1201:50DXB - SFO
2 stops27h 15mITA Airways
Sun 22/1209:00SFO - DXB
2 stops46h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 15/12AED 5,388

Find flights from Dubai to San Francisco within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to San Francisco 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 15 December 2024.

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DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 24/1

02:15-15:00

1 stop24h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

17:30-08:30

1 stop27h 00m

AED 3,228

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/2

07:45-14:45

1 stop43h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 16/2

16:40-00:40

1 stop20h 00m

AED 3,261

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 26/12

11:00-14:45

1 stop39h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 10/1

16:40-09:00

2 stops28h 20m

AED 3,280

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/1

11:00-13:10

1 stop38h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

13:50-23:20

2 stops21h 30m

AED 3,305

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 31/1

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 16/2

13:50-00:01

1 stop22h 11m

AED 3,390

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/1

02:15-17:44

2 stops27h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

08:25-19:40

2 stops23h 15m

AED 3,412

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 21/3

02:05-12:11

1 stop21h 06m

San Francisco

Fri 4/4

11:55-19:45

1 stop20h 50m

AED 3,941

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 25/1

20:00-18:35

1 stop34h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 30/1

20:15-18:45

1 stop34h 30m

AED 4,543

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 25/12

11:50-12:35

1 stop36h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 5/1

14:45-21:15

1 stop18h 30m

AED 4,620

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/3

23:40-17:20

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 3/4

00:15-21:35

1 stop34h 20m

AED 5,131

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai 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 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to San Francisco is 21 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 DXB to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 December 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dubai to San Francisco 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 43% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco. 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 15 December 2024.

The most flights from DXB to SFO 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 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 inches 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 15 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and United Airlines from Dubai to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,429 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,429 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,429 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,429 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,429 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,347 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,429 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,429 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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

    You will need to book a flight from Dubai Intl to San Francisco if you want to fly from Dubai to San Francisco. At least 9 different airlines have flights from Dubai Intl (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to San Francisco from the Dubai airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DXB to SFO to be around 15h 50m.

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

    This flight path from Dubai Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 56 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 Dubai to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at AED 3,228. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at AED 3,280 and AED 3,305, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is ITA Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as AED 2,365. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and IndiGo, as they are both options that can get you from Dubai to San Francisco for a low price.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Dubai to San Francisco? While on average our users pay AED 6,622, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 6,011. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - San Francisco), is priced around AED 3,056.

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco

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DeltaCheapestAED 2,290AverageAED 3,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestAED 2,982AverageAED 3,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air CanadaCheapestAED 3,014AverageAED 3,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestAED 3,061AverageAED 3,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestAED 3,181AverageAED 3,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestAED 3,421AverageAED 3,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestAED 3,445AverageAED 3,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 4,935AverageAED 5,705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 5,116AverageAED 6,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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