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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from AED 1,462

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to San Francisco are usually found in May or March, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Friday

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 11 April 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,721

One-way from

AED 1,462

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 4,253

Good round-trip deal

AED 5,445 or less
ITA Airways
  • ITA Airways
  • 14/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 30m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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16/4
  • 16/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 14m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (AED 1,631 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 393 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 11 April 2025.

Wed 14/501:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 25mITA Airways
Mon 26/515:15SFO - DXB
1 stop41h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 10/4AED 2,721
Sat 24/501:30DXB - SFO
1 stop26h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 29/519:30SFO - DXB
1 stop25h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/4AED 3,184
Thu 8/509:40DXB - SFO
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/516:05SFO - DXB
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4AED 3,203
Thu 16/1001:25DXB - SFO
2 stops29h 11mAir Canada
Mon 3/1116:35SFO - DXB
1 stop19h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 10/4AED 3,419
Thu 23/1001:55DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1110:45SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/4AED 3,427
Fri 9/501:00DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 45mKLM
Sat 17/513:45SFO - DXB
2 stops22h 15mKLM
Deal found 10/4AED 3,574
Wed 7/501:00DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 45mDelta
Wed 21/511:15SFO - DXB
2 stops24h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/4AED 3,581
Fri 13/622:30DXB - SFO
2 stops49h 20mAir France
Sat 21/605:50SFO - DXB
2 stops29h 45mAir France
Deal found 10/4AED 3,904
Thu 21/800:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 50mLufthansa
Sun 31/814:40SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/4AED 4,117
Sat 24/501:15DXB - SFO
1 stop25h 55mSWISS
Sun 1/619:30SFO - DXB
1 stop38h 35mSWISS
Deal found 10/4AED 4,216
Thu 8/511:45DXB - SFO
1 stop36h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 21/515:55SFO - DXB
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/4AED 4,554

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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 11 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Dubai

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San Francisco

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/5

01:50-13:15

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 26/5

15:15-19:20

1 stop41h 05m

AED 2,721

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/5

01:30-17:15

1 stop26h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 29/5

19:30-07:35

1 stop25h 05m

AED 3,184

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 8/5

09:40-19:30

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

16:05-00:40

1 stop21h 35m

AED 3,203

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/5

01:55-14:09

1 stop23h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

00:10-18:35

2 stops31h 25m

AED 3,478

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/5

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 17/5

13:45-23:00

2 stops22h 15m

AED 3,574

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/5

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

11:15-23:00

2 stops24h 45m

AED 3,581

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/6

22:30-12:50

2 stops49h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 21/6

05:50-22:35

2 stops29h 45m

AED 3,904

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 21/8

00:50-12:40

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

14:40-22:35

1 stop20h 55m

AED 4,117

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/5

01:15-16:10

1 stop25h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 1/6

19:30-21:05

1 stop38h 35m

AED 4,216

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 8/5

11:45-13:35

1 stop36h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

15:55-20:55

1 stop18h 00m

AED 4,554

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to San Francisco

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 4 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to San Francisco is 45 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 11 April 2025.

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 51% 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 11 April 2025.

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 11 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM 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
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
7,910 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
844 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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 8 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 58 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 ITA Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at AED 2,721. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at AED 3,184 and AED 3,478, respectively. ITA Airways is currently priced 35% 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 IndiGo, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as AED 2,185. However, be on the lookout for offers from ITA Airways and China Eastern, 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 5,705, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 5,425. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - San Francisco), is priced around AED 3,239.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestAED 3,013AverageAED 3,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapestAED 3,014AverageAED 3,891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestAED 3,016AverageAED 3,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestAED 3,061AverageAED 3,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestAED 3,190AverageAED 3,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestAED 3,390AverageAED 3,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 4,382AverageAED 5,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 5,116AverageAED 6,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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