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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai from AED 1,373

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dubai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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16:10 - 20:55SFO-DXB
17h 45m1 stop
05:30 - 13:50DXB-SFO
19h 20m1 stop
AED 2,765Qatar Airways
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Tue, 13 Aug - Tue, 8 Oct
13:15 - 05:55SFO-DXB
29h 40m1 stop
02:00 - 11:20DXB-SFO
20h 20m1 stop
AED 2,846Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 13 Aug - Mon, 7 Oct
16:10 - 03:15SFO-DXB
24h 05m1 stop
13:15 - 13:50DXB-SFO
35h 35m1 stop
AED 2,930Qatar Airways
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Tue, 30 Apr - Wed, 15 May
13:00 - 21:35SFO-DXB
45h 35m1 stop
22:55 - 22:20DXB-SFO
34h 25m1 stop
AED 3,595Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 15 May - Wed, 29 May
08:00 - 22:35SFO-DXB
27h 35m2 stops
00:40 - 18:00DXB-SFO
28h 20m1 stop
AED 3,609Delta
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Wed, 24 Apr - Tue, 21 May
10:55 - 22:35SFO-DXB
24h 40m2 stops
00:40 - 12:45DXB-SFO
23h 05m1 stop
AED 3,617Delta
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Tue, 7 May - Mon, 20 May
10:55 - 18:35SFO-DXB
20h 40m1 stop
01:55 - 17:48DXB-SFO
26h 53m1 stop
AED 3,742United Airlines
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Tue, 30 Apr - Tue, 14 May
17:05 - 19:40SFO-DXB
15h 35mdirect
09:10 - 14:00DXB-SFO
15h 50mdirect
AED 3,749Emirates
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Sat, 27 Apr - Fri, 3 May
17:05 - 19:40SFO-DXB
15h 35mdirect
09:10 - 14:00DXB-SFO
15h 50mdirect
AED 3,771Emirates
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Wed, 14 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug
21:30 - 18:35SFO-DXB
34h 05m1 stop
01:15 - 16:05DXB-SFO
25h 50m1 stop
AED 3,940United Airlines
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Wed, 10 Apr - Thu, 25 Apr

Flights from San Francisco to Dubai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Dubai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Dubai?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Dubai on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Dubai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Dubai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Dubai is February, where tickets cost AED 3,341 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is AED 5,890 and AED 5,820 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 59 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to Dubai found on KAYAK was with Qatar Airways for AED 1,373. Qatar Airways proposed a return connection from AED 2,765 and Turkish Airlines from AED 2,846.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Dubai?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Dubai.
There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to Dubai direct and that is Emirates. The best one-way deal found from Emirates for the route is AED 4,006.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Dubai per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from San Francisco and lands in Dubai, with an average flight time of 15h 35m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Dubai?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Dubai take?

Direct flights from San Francisco generally make it to Dubai in 15h 35m. The flying distance between the two cities is 20,939 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Dubai?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 17:05 and will be landing in Dubai at 19:40.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Dubai?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Dubai jets off at 17:05 and lands at 19:40.

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Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

AED 1,373
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Dubai

  • What’s the most efficient transport from Dubai International Airport to Central Dubai?

    The most efficient transport from Dubai International to Central Dubai is Dubai Metro Red or Green train service from Terminals 1 & 3. There are a few RTA bus routes services downtown locations and Skybus offers coach transport from the airport terminals to select city centre accommodations. Airport taxi, car hire services and pick-ups via Uber or Careem are also available.

  • What facilities/services does Dubai International Airport offer to disabled travellers?

    Persons with Reduced Mobility, or Persons of Determination as they are known locally, can receive wheelchairs and/or escort service when they arrive at Dubai International through Immigration and Customs. Lifts, toilets with accessible features and specially-designed taxis are also available for your convenience.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai was AED 374 for a one-way ticket and AED 753 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Dubai?

    San Francisco and Dubai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Dubai Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Dubai?

    The Boeing 777-200LR is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Dubai flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Dubai?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Dubai, Emirates or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Dubai are Emirates and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of AED 5,695 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 3,077 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Dubai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Dubai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Dubai with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dubai from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 4,530 or less round-trip.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the gateway to the Bay Area of California and is located approximately 13 miles (21 km) from the city centre. Turkish Airlines offers frequent one-stop departures from San Francisco to Dubai International Airport (DXB) via Istanbul, while Lufthansa service requires connections at Frankfurt. United Airlines also operates service from its operational base at SFO with stopovers at Frankfurt.
  • Bay-Area Rapid Transit (BART) offers transport to the SFO BART Station at International Terminal (G Gates). SamTrans Public Bus Service operates 24/7 service via Routes 292 and 398 to International Terminal. If you’re travelling from San Jose, Caltrain provides commuter transport to SFO via Millbrae Station. Airporter is a private coach service with connections to SFO from Marin, Napa and Sacramento counties.
  • It’s a long flight from San Francisco to Dubai so why not relax and enjoy some complimentary refreshments at an airport lounge before you fly out? Passengers flying with Air France and KLM can enjoy a meal at the Air France-KLM Lounge, Concourse A, International Terminal. United Club welcomes its frequent flyers at International Terminal Concourse G while the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is located before security at Concourse A. Non-members can purchase day passes at the door.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Dubai Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Dubai Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates

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Tuesday

Emirates

Emirates

Wednesday

Emirates

Emirates

Thursday

Emirates

Emirates

Friday

Emirates

Emirates

Saturday

Emirates

Emirates

Sunday

Emirates

Emirates

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Emirates

Emirates

Tuesday

Emirates

Emirates

Wednesday

Emirates

Emirates

Thursday

Emirates

Emirates

Friday

Emirates

Emirates

Saturday

Emirates

Emirates

Sunday

Emirates

Emirates

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Top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to Dubai

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Dubai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4156 reviews
79food
81overall
82boarding
81comfort
83entertainment
83crew
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Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

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Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

Emirates is usually on time, but not this trip. Also, during the flight the attendants disappear unless called upon. Very strange. I have watched the quality of Emirates service diminish over the last five years.

Food was not great. Crew members were created hassle with attitude at the gates and wasted my valuable time. I have been traveling in Emirates airlines many times. Over all not happy flying in Emirates airlines this time. Seats are very small and not comfortable. Seats looks like very very old and congested. It would be nice if they fix these kind of issues. I hope my next trip will be hassle free and comfortable journey in Emirates airlines. Thank you.

CREW manager was rude and nasty Crew was not friendly either and had discriminatory attitude.

We had a connecting flight which is got delayed they didn’t transfer me to another flight and up I have to by 3 new tickets and I have to pay extra luggage fees cost me rs 100000

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

The 787 economy was a disaster for long haul. The space was too little compared to 777 or 747. Also the extremely low tray table behind the seat made any dining effort a nightmare. However, the movies were up to date, and the food taste was good, despite of terrible serving process caused by small space.

A little bit more comfort. It’s tight space around the seats. But all else is great and a smooth flight!

0ur assigned seats were given to other individuals when we boarded the plane. We were given new boarding passes with new seats all the way at the back of the plane. The reason given to us was that there were issues with the seats. We found out that there were no issues, and someone else's were seated on those.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

More storage space and leg room, but all-in-all a wonderful experience.

Our flight was delayed many times throughout the day. The final delay was about 8 hours. I spent time in line to speak to someone at their understaffed desk, and also spent time waiting online and then chatting with a service rep. None of the United employees were any help at all. I desperately wanted to go get rest and possibly re-book my trip but I was denied any compensation or voucher for a hotel. I was repeatedly told it was not United's fault and therefore they had no compensation to offer. Overall, a cold and callous experience.

Paid WiFi was only available for a few minutes. Avoid at all costs.

Everything was great, only problem was that flights were delayed

Flight crew and pilots did great. Flight way delayed due to a part needing replacement. Based on what the pilot indicated- the maintenance crew could’ve resolved this more efficiently than replacing whole part- and taken less time

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/4Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 45mSFO-DXB
AED 1,373
9/4Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 05mSFO-DXB
AED 1,384
4/4Thu
1 stopAir France
20h 35mSFO-DXB
AED 1,458
23/4Tue
2 stopsAir France
23h 15mSFO-DXB
AED 1,476
10/7Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
30h 40mSFO-DXB
AED 1,832
26/8Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 20mSFO-DXB
AED 1,858
9/4Tue
directEmirates
15h 35mSFO-DXB
AED 2,508
14/4Sun
directEmirates
15h 35mSFO-DXB
AED 2,534
11/6Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
20h 40mSFO-DXB
AED 2,912
24/4Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
31h 26mSFO-DXB
AED 2,930

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Dubai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Dubai that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/4Tue
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
18h 45mSFO-DXB
11/4Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
38h 45mDXB-SFO
AED 2,846
31/3Sun
multi-stopDelta
20h 35mSFO-DXB
15/4Mon
multi-stopDelta
21h 50mDXB-SFO
AED 2,996
1/4Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
18h 15mSFO-DXB
30/4Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 30mDXB-SFO
AED 3,429
31/3Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
45h 35mSFO-DXB
17/4Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
34h 25mDXB-SFO
AED 3,679
31/3Sun
directEmirates
15h 35mSFO-DXB
6/5Mon
directEmirates
15h 50mDXB-SFO
AED 3,859
2/4Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
17h 45mSFO-DXB
11/4Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 53mDXB-SFO
AED 4,061
29/3Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 30mSFO-DXB
19/4Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 15mDXB-SFO
AED 4,153
1/4Mon
directEmirates
15h 35mSFO-DXB
3/5Fri
directEmirates
15h 50mDXB-SFO
AED 4,164
29/3Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 30mSFO-DXB
19/4Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 11mDXB-SFO
AED 4,182
30/3Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
34h 20mSFO-DXB
17/4Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
34h 25mDXB-SFO
AED 4,476

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San Francisco - Dubai Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Dubai (DXB)United Arab Emirates

Return flight deals:

Dubai - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

AED 4,351

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