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AED 1,465 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to San Francisco

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Cheap Flight Deals from Dubai Intl to San Francisco (DXB-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dubai Intl to San Francisco 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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Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Dubai to San Francisco.
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01:50 - 13:05DXB-SFO
23h 15m1 stop
16:05 - 19:50SFO-DXB
40h 45m1 stop
AED 2,670ITA Airways
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vie., 7 mar. - mar., 18 mar.
01:30 - 13:10DXB-SFO
23h 40m1 stop
11:09 - 23:20SFO-DXB
25h 11m2 stops
AED 3,004Delta
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mié., 5 mar. - mié., 19 mar.
01:55 - 11:50DXB-SFO
21h 55m1 stop
16:25 - 09:00SFO-DXB
29h 35m1 stop
AED 3,019
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mié., 5 mar. - mié., 19 mar.
11:00 - 13:10DXB-SFO
38h 10m1 stop
16:25 - 09:00SFO-DXB
29h 35m1 stop
AED 3,067Air France
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jue., 6 mar. - mié., 19 mar.
11:00 - 13:10DXB-SFO
38h 10m1 stop
16:25 - 09:00SFO-DXB
29h 35m1 stop
AED 3,070Air France
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jue., 6 mar. - mié., 19 mar.
11:00 - 15:45DXB-SFO
39h 45m1 stop
17:40 - 09:05SFO-DXB
28h 25m1 stop
AED 3,151Virgin Atlantic
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sáb., 22 mar. - mié., 26 mar.
02:15 - 18:45DXB-SFO
28h 30m1 stop
17:30 - 08:30SFO-DXB
27h 00m1 stop
AED 3,166British Airways
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lun., 3 feb. - sáb., 8 feb.
02:15 - 15:00DXB-SFO
24h 45m1 stop
21:40 - 07:40SFO-DXB
23h 00m1 stop
AED 3,217British Airways
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mié., 5 mar. - mié., 19 mar.
01:55 - 17:36DXB-SFO
26h 41m2 stops
08:00 - 18:35SFO-DXB
23h 35m2 stops
AED 3,375United Airlines
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lun., 14 abr. - vie., 26 sep.
02:15 - 00:30DXB-SFO
34h 15m2 stops
21:35 - 07:30SFO-DXB
22h 55m1 stop
AED 3,511United Airlines
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Flights from Dubai to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai to San Francisco 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 Dubai to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dubai to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Dubai to San Francisco, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Dubai, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to San Francisco, 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 Dubai to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost AED 3,445 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 5,208 and AED 4,407 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to San Francisco, 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 Dubai to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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October

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December

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AED 1,465
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Dubai to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to San Francisco 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 Dubai to San Francisco

  • What are the most popular layovers between Dubai and San Francisco?

    Depending on the airline, passengers on connecting flights from Dubai to San Francisco will have different stopovers. For instance, passengers on British Airways will have a stopover at London Heathrow (LHR) Airport, while passengers on Turkish Airlines will stop at Istanbul Airport (IST). The layover time lasts from 1 hour up to 9 hours.

  • Which airline flying from Dubai to San Francisco has the most favorable carry-on policy?

    The carry-on allowance size for Dubai to San Francisco flights will depend on the ticket booked and the airline. Emirates airline allows economy class passengers one free carry-on bag with 22 x 15 x 8 cm in dimension and not exceeding 15 lb. Business and first-class passengers can carry one carry-on bag of up to 15 lbs and a personal item not exceeding 18 x 14 x 8 inches.

  • Why should I upgrade to first class when flying from Dubai to San Francisco Island?

    Consider booking a business or first-class ticket for the long-haul trip from Dubai to San Francisco. Most airlines provide first-class tickets with superior services for a more comfortable journey. Emirates airline has the most suitable first-class benefits which include more comfortable seats with privacy and extra legroom, access to private lounges, fully lie-flat seats, personal dining service, and entertainment.

  • Which airline traveling from Dubai to San Francisco is more sustainable?

    If you want to fly sustainably from Dubai to San Francisco, consider booking Turkish Airlines. It has implemented initiatives like minimizing waste through recycling, noise pollution reduction, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Turkish Airlines Dubai to San Francisco flights have up to 43% less carbon emission.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to San Francisco was AED 399 for a one-way ticket and AED 727 for a return.

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

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dubai to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to San Francisco are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of AED 6,174 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 3,665 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Dubai to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Dubai 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 Dubai to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline.

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

    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 San Francisco from Dubai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 5,543 or less one-way and AED 5,355 or less round-trip.
  • Flights departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to San Francisco will use different terminals depending on the airline. For instance, British Airways and Turkish Airlines will use Terminal 1, while Emirates will use Terminal 3. Terminals are connected through a transit area, making movements to your departure terminal easier.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers car rental services from renowned car rental agencies. Some car rental companies providing onsite services from the airport include Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, and Hertz. Passengers will use the Air Train Blue Line shuttles near the baggage claim to access the car rental center, a short distance from the terminal.
  • Passengers traveling from Dubai to San Francisco can opt to use (SFO) as their destination airport. SFO also serves other neighboring cities for both departing and arrival flights. Some cities it serves include Millbrae, San Bruno, Hillsborough, San Mateo, and Burlingame, all located within 12 miles.
  • For Dubai to San Francisco flights, British Airways offers the most convenient accessibility services to passengers with special needs. It provides free wheelchairs for mobility-limited passengers when boarding and getting around. Visually impaired passengers can request an escort to guide them through departure and arrival.
  • Most airlines with flights from Dubai to San Francisco allow passengers to bring pets in the cabin. United Airlines does not have weight and breed limitations. However, the pets must be in a special carrier. The maximum dimensions are 7 x 17 x 12 inches for a hard-sided carrier and 11 x 18 x 11 inches for a soft carrier.
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Prefer to fly direct from Dubai Intl to San Francisco?

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

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Top 5 airlines serving from Dubai to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco. 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 Dubai to San Francisco? 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 3358 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
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Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

2.0 MediocreRoy, Jan 2025DXB - KBV
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Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

Excellent staff! Flights were delayed due to technical issues after everyone was boarded and we sat in the flight for almost 2 hours before taking off. Not enough vegetarian food was available despite pre-ordering. The staff did an exceptional job dealing with both the problems neither of their making.

Better entertainment; the lack of it made the very long flight even longer

POOR CREW BEHAVIOR. RESTRICTIONS ON FOOD. FEELS LIKE ECONOMY CLASS.

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

My only complaint is that the pocket in front of me was ripped and my things, like iPad and airline magazines, kept slipping to the floor.

Flight delayed yet again. Crew apathetic and unhelpful re affect on connecting flight.

I think Virgin is one of the best flying experiences, especially from/to the UK. The staff are so helpful and fun, the food is good, seats comfortable, goof entertainment and great value. Check in and boarding is pretty pain free. I also find that the other passengers are generally so kind and considerate than when I've flown other airlines.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

My wife and I had a row to ourselves after moving seats. There were no TVs and you had to buy food. So we did nothing but had a quick nap. Flight was fine.

The male attended that served are section was a snob. He did not answer my call light when my wine spilled all over the floor. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it. He just ignored the call light when he came to give us our meal, serving the people behind us first. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it to see his reaction. It was so obvious that he was ignoring us. We were in premium economy!

The plane was old Only 3 bathrooms available for economy The entertainment was old and the selection was poor

Georgian Airways check in staff initially denied us, because they thought passengers required transit visas to transfer on connecting flights. This required 70 minutes for them to call multiple people to confirm how transfers worked. They did not apologize once accepting our check in. Onboard, the four hour flight gave stale bread with spam slices as lunch. The only included drinks were still or sparkling water.

Not great , just ok . I expected better food but it did not deliver . Flight staff was ok . The guy at the drop off bag counter was the only saving grace in this whole trip . He was pleasant, friendly and very helpful . You couldn’t ask for a better assistance from him .

Boarding was a disaster being moved by Air France by bus to the plane. The plane should have been at the right gate.

They lost my baggage and I still have not got it back. Disgrace

They lost my lauggage and I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT. NO ONE IS HELPING! PLEASE HELP FIND MY LOST LAUGGAGE

They again did not offer any functioning WiFi in the transatlantic crossing.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We were delayed 3x and because I didn’t purchase my tickets directly from United Airlines I was told I Have to take care of it myself so I called Underpricer and they helped me but before I changed my flights I took the risk of sticking by what my tickets were and was lucky to have gotten on the original all flight with only 15 mins before take off. not sure if I will do this again

Everything good until we waited for jet bridge at SFO. Then pilot gets on speaker & said it won’t reach plane- too short, need to go to different gate. Then 5 min later, adjusted plane/jetbridge & all ok?!?

We had to wait almost an hour for the wheelchair porter to be ready to pick up my mother. And when she arrived in Newark airport the porter was not there and she started walking with her cane and her poor mobility. When the Newark porter found her they didn't want to transfer her bags to the wheelchair for her.

My experience was medium staff where great I dislike flying in triple 7 seats very uncomfortable and no room on jet all the rest of the flights where great

Great onboard crew. Boarding was a zoo, I got in line before pre boarding in Group 2, still had my bag force checked. WiFi was glitchy all flight. Seat and bathroom are both tiny unless you pay $$$ for first class.

Staff was generally seeming stressed out and was a bit rude and slow. Plane left late. Pilot was very well-spoken.

Cabin was pitch black, even during meal service. The reading lights for seat 2E/F did not work, and seat 2E did not recline.

The seat seemed roomy, the service was good, everything was fine.

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

Less than average, low level of shared required information needed during the transfer from airport to another, also the used team during boarding In Indianapolis station is Not Professional

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

Flight got diverted because of an emergency and the crew were fantastic and probably saved that passenger’s life. While in emergency landing some measures could have been taken to prevent additional delays. In general not great experience with BA. I used to fly BA years ago all the time, very disappointed by the whole experience, seats were tight, bathrooms tight.

Business class area too small and chair and equipment not comfortable .

Lost my luggage in London Was double charged for luggage

Boarding could have been better organized. The one member of staff disappeared for a while so boarding by group relied on honesty.

I never made this flight but the staff helped to get me rebooked (see previous review)

No land services during boarding, specially while moving from terminal to another

Even the carry-ons were not allowed and upon getting down, we had the wait for the longest time for the baggage to put on the jet aisle. We had a short connection which British Airways kept changing and made out entire experience poor. I would never fly BA again.

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