SFO - DXB

AED 1,366 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 5/5. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Dubai.
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Cheapest return fare
AED 2,464
Overall average: AED 3,426
United Airlines
Tue 31/3Mon 20/4
SFO - DXB • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
AED 3,235
Typical prices: AED 3,489-AED 3,999
Emirates
Wed 18/3Tue 24/3
SFO - DXB • Direct
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from AED 2,464 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Every day
You can fly direct with Emirates. Average duration is 15h 40m
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Emirates
Most punctual • 83% on-time
Afternoon flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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Newark (EWR)
Cheapest • Avg AED 2,489 (return)
Doha (DOH)
Shortest trip • 17h 55m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 19% price drop
December
Most popular
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai

Tue, 31 Mar - Mon, 20 Apr
United Airlines Logo
23:52 - 18:35
SFO
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DXB
31h 43m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
01:55 - 14:52
DXB
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SFO
23h 57m
1 stop
AED 2,464United Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 6 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 00:55
SFO
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DXB
21h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:05 - 21:23
DXB
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SFO
28h 18m
2 stops
AED 2,475Multiple Airlines
Sat, 18 Apr - Mon, 1 Jun
United Airlines Logo
08:45 - 18:35
SFO
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DXB
22h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
01:55 - 13:51
DXB
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SFO
22h 56m
1 stop
AED 2,494United Airlines
Tue, 7 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:45 - 12:10
SFO
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DXB
30h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:00 - 20:40
DXB
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SFO
30h 40m
1 stop
AED 2,497Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 19:40
SFO
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DXB
26h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
02:15 - 17:31
DXB
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SFO
26h 16m
2 stops
AED 2,508United Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
United Airlines Logo
05:00 - 18:35
SFO
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DXB
26h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
01:55 - 17:12
DXB
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SFO
26h 17m
2 stops
AED 2,512United Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Air Canada Logo
06:15 - 19:45
SFO
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DXB
26h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
02:00 - 21:20
DXB
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SFO
30h 20m
2 stops
AED 2,519Air Canada
Mon, 20 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 02:30
SFO
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DXB
20h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
02:00 - 10:50
DXB
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SFO
19h 50m
1 stop
AED 2,527Turkish Airlines
Mon, 30 Mar - Mon, 13 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 - 12:20
SFO
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DXB
36h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
02:00 - 10:50
DXB
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SFO
19h 50m
1 stop
AED 2,530Turkish Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 18:35
SFO
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DXB
25h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:55 - 16:41
DXB
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SFO
25h 46m
1 stop
AED 2,549Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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 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 January, where tickets cost AED 3,048 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 4,778 and AED 4,671 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 2,550 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightAED 1,366
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% 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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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 1,366 for a one-way ticket and AED 2,464 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 777-300ER 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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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 3539 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.4Crew
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

8.0 ExcellentMohsin, Feb 2026
LHE - DXB
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Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

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

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.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

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