AED 1,627 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dubai – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 15:40 and lands at 07:45
• Latest: departs at 17:00 and lands at 09:05.

The flight takes about 16h 05m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Dubai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from San Francisco to Dubai takes 16h 05m, covering 20,939 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from San Francisco to Dubai range from AED 2,928 to AED 4,370, with an average of AED 3,622 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,928 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the AED 3,622 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 2,625 return via Newark (EWR), compared with AED 3,858 for direct.

Emirates is the only airline operating San Francisco to Dubai flights. 76% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Dubai flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,662, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• AMEX
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from San Francisco to Dubai usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Dubai route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from San Francisco to Dubai. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 3,511 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 3,845, a difference of AED 334.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Emirates operates flights between San Francisco and Dubai.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 04m, compared to 21h 17m via Istanbul (IST) and 22h 10m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Dubai is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco (Gulf Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dubai Mall is one of the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.