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AED 1,374 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dubai

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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Dubai.
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23:00 - 12:00SFO-DXB
25h 00m2 stops
04:05 - 21:00DXB-SFO
28h 55m2 stops
AED 2,446
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Mon, 17 Feb - Wed, 19 Feb
16:00 - 04:55SFO-DXB
24h 55m2 stops
04:05 - 21:00DXB-SFO
28h 55m2 stops
AED 2,457
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Sat, 18 Jan - Wed, 12 Feb
20:00 - 17:55SFO-DXB
33h 55m1 stop
00:15 - 18:20DXB-SFO
29h 05m1 stop
AED 2,810Air India
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Wed, 5 Feb - Wed, 7 May
18:50 - 06:50SFO-DXB
24h 00m1 stop
02:50 - 16:45DXB-SFO
25h 55m1 stop
AED 2,824Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 2 Feb - Wed, 12 Feb
18:50 - 03:10SFO-DXB
20h 20m1 stop
09:30 - 11:05DXB-SFO
37h 35m1 stop
AED 2,832Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 14 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan
12:00 - 17:05SFO-DXB
41h 05m1 stop
21:05 - 10:00DXB-SFO
23h 55m1 stop
AED 2,857China Eastern
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Thu, 27 Feb - Wed, 12 Mar
15:40 - 19:25SFO-DXB
15h 45mdirect
08:50 - 12:50DXB-SFO
16h 00mdirect
AED 3,298Emirates
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Mon, 20 Jan - Mon, 3 Feb
15:40 - 19:25SFO-DXB
15h 45mdirect
08:50 - 12:50DXB-SFO
16h 00mdirect
AED 3,346Emirates
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Mon, 20 Jan - Mon, 3 Feb
20:30 - 21:55SFO-DXB
38h 25m1 stop
20:40 - 07:00DXB-SFO
21h 20m1 stop
AED 3,382Air India
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Wed, 23 Apr - Tue, 29 Apr
12:00 - 17:05SFO-DXB
41h 05m1 stop
20:45 - 09:00DXB-SFO
48h 15m2 stops
AED 3,456China Eastern
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Thu, 27 Feb - Thu, 6 Mar

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 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, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Dubai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday 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 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 October, where tickets cost AED 3,191 (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 6,526 and AED 5,391 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 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at AED 2,918 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 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

AED 1,374
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (56% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Dubai

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 666 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 4,805 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 3,078 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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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KAYAK’s 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 3,492 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 Airport to Dubai Intl Airport, 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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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 airlines 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3412 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
7.9Food
Airline reviews

Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

2.0 MediocreAlaa, Dec 2024ALG - DXB
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Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

Amazing and great experience, crew was available and took great care of my parents. Food was nice and so was the service. Aircraft from Dubai to Mumbai was not so great and was a big showdown of the aircraft service

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

Worst flight I ever had I payed for special seats with underpriced which I never recieved. I will like you to make sure that I am refunded my 134.00 dollars that I paid for the seats that I never received. I am looking forward for Kayak to look into this issue with underpriced because they took my money and never booked the seats for me with the airline.

Not too happy with ground staff at Dubai airport. We had asked for wheel chair, and we were told to walk a long distance, poorly organised. And then at boarding to Mumbai flight wecwere treated rudely by the local Emirates staff forced to check in our cabin bags, we told them we were transiting.

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

Terrible boarding experience, with an incomprehensible assignment of priorities. “Fast track” was the slowest. Poor system planning.

Terrible boarding process, no proper line maintained even for business class, crews are not very attentive, business class food quality / variety / quantity have gone down, everything has become cheap.

Check in was not available online. It was super long line to check in

The boarding was confusing everyone asking each other the same question is this going to Dxb? The seat was awful felt like your sitting on a bench. I would not recommend it to anyone.

I did not have a good experience from the first point of contact to the check in person to boarding and the comfort of the seats. I would not travel on Turkish again. I will let my family and friends know about my experience which was not a pleasant one.

Food quality and the overall service of the staff and significantly decreased. The flight was delayed at the Istanbul airport and the passengers were kept onboard for more than 3 hours. The staff didn’t kept the passengers informed and everyone was upset.

Cross Atlantic flight terrible aircraft TK10 on the way back : Old configuration tacky . The boarding in Istanbul at the gate fly TK686 was a mess unorganized , very rude ground staff . Overall never again

The food served was frozen salad and hummus. The hot meal was fine. Crew was doing bare minimum

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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.
18/1Sat
2 stops
24h 55mSFO-DXB
AED 1,374
18/3Tue
2 stops
27h 08mSFO-DXB
AED 1,447
27/1Mon
1 stopAir India
25h 30mSFO-DXB
AED 1,789
15/1Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 00mSFO-DXB
AED 1,811
29/12Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
46h 40mSFO-DXB
AED 1,844
29/12Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
46h 40mSFO-DXB
AED 1,855
13/1Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
20h 20mSFO-DXB
AED 1,917
15/1Wed
directEmirates
15h 45mSFO-DXB
AED 2,299
27/1Mon
directEmirates
15h 45mSFO-DXB
AED 2,310
19/3Wed
1 stopAir India
34h 15mSFO-DXB
AED 3,709

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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.
23/12Mon
multi-stop
24h 40mSFO-DXB
24/1Fri
multi-stop
22h 12mDXB-SFO
AED 5,248
23/12Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
39h 55mSFO-DXB
24/1Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
19h 15mDXB-SFO
AED 6,163
23/12Mon
multi-stopITA Airways
32h 55mSFO-DXB
23/1Thu
multi-stopITA Airways
24h 25mDXB-SFO
AED 6,273
23/12Mon
multi-stopDelta
30h 06mSFO-DXB
23/1Thu
multi-stopDelta
33h 27mDXB-SFO
AED 6,544
23/12Mon
multi-stopITA Airways
32h 55mSFO-DXB
29/12Sun
multi-stopITA Airways
30h 12mDXB-SFO
AED 6,592
23/12Mon
directEmirates
15h 45mSFO-DXB
30/12Mon
directEmirates
16h 00mDXB-SFO
AED 6,886
19/12Thu
multi-stopDelta
28h 20mSFO-DXB
22/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
23h 40mDXB-SFO
AED 6,941
21/12Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
34h 45mSFO-DXB
27/12Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 30mDXB-SFO
AED 7,055
21/12Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
34h 45mSFO-DXB
27/12Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 35mDXB-SFO
AED 7,172
23/12Mon
multi-stopEmirates
40h 20mSFO-DXB
28/12Sat
directEmirates
16h 00mDXB-SFO
AED 7,819

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