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AED 1,675 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dubai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai departing on 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dubai (SFO-DXB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai

Sat, 24 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
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07:00 - 19:40SFO-DXB
24h 40m1 stop
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01:50 - 16:30DXB-SFO
26h 40m1 stop
AED 2,615Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 8 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
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13:10 - 03:10SFO-DXB
26h 00m1 stop
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15:00 - 16:45DXB-SFO
37h 45m1 stop
AED 2,618Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 28 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
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12:50 - 22:15SFO-DXB
21h 25m2 stops
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01:50 - 16:30DXB-SFO
26h 40m1 stop
AED 2,622SWISS
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Fri, 28 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
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18:50 - 06:50SFO-DXB
24h 00m1 stop
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08:30 - 16:45DXB-SFO
20h 15m1 stop
AED 2,626Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 24 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
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09:10 - 19:40SFO-DXB
22h 30m2 stops
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01:50 - 16:30DXB-SFO
26h 40m1 stop
AED 2,633United Airlines
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Sun, 18 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
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19:25 - 22:15SFO-DXB
38h 50m1 stop
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01:50 - 16:30DXB-SFO
26h 40m1 stop
AED 2,637SWISS
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Sun, 16 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
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06:45 - 19:40SFO-DXB
24h 55m2 stops
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09:20 - 19:35DXB-SFO
22h 15m1 stop
AED 2,644United Airlines
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Mon, 17 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
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08:25 - 22:55SFO-DXB
26h 30m2 stops
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01:30 - 17:29DXB-SFO
51h 59m2 stops
AED 2,707Air Canada
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Sat, 15 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
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13:55 - 00:01SFO-DXB
22h 06m1 stop
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01:30 - 13:25DXB-SFO
23h 55m1 stop
AED 2,729Delta
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Sat, 15 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
Delta Logo
07:00 - 23:20SFO-DXB
28h 20m2 stops
Delta Logo
01:30 - 17:38DXB-SFO
28h 08m2 stops
AED 2,751Delta
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from AED 2,618 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
AED 2,615
Overall average: AED 3,496
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1Fri 6/2
SFO - DXB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
AED 3,305
Typical prices: AED 3,496-AED 4,451
Emirates
Mon 9/2Wed 25/2
SFO - DXB • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Dubai flights

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 round-trip 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 Wednesday, 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 Sunday and avoiding Mondays 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 round-trip 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 September, where tickets cost AED 3,346 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 6,030 and AED 4,862 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to Dubai?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at AED 3,496 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightAED 1,675
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (50% 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.
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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 1,675 for a one-way ticket and AED 2,615 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.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Dubai

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Dubai Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from San Francisco to Dubai Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Dubai Intl

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Wednesday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to San Francisco

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Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Dubai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3383 reviews
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
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The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

10.0 ExcellentRoss, Oct 2025FRA - DXB
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The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

Food was excellent. Leg room in economy, not so good; I’m 6’-1”.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

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