SFO - DXB

AED 1,458 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 1/2. 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.
1 adult

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Dubai

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Dubai.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Dubai.
Travellers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 23% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Dubai Intl (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 Intl 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 return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Dubai.
Discover the best prices and deals for you by selecting your travel dates.
Choose your dates
12:00 - 17:05SFO-DXB
41h 05m1 stop
21:05 - 10:00DXB-SFO
23h 55m1 stop
AED 2,505China Eastern
Find Deal
Thu, 6 Mar - Wed, 12 Mar
12:00 - 17:05SFO-DXB
41h 05m1 stop
21:05 - 10:00DXB-SFO
23h 55m1 stop
AED 2,516China Eastern
Find Deal
Thu, 6 Mar - Wed, 12 Mar
12:00 - 17:05SFO-DXB
41h 05m1 stop
21:05 - 09:00DXB-SFO
23h 55m1 stop
AED 2,523China Eastern
Find Deal
Thu, 20 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb
16:00 - 04:55SFO-DXB
24h 55m2 stops
04:05 - 20:36DXB-SFO
28h 31m2 stops
AED 2,578
Find Deal
Sat, 1 Feb - Fri, 7 Feb
23:00 - 13:00SFO-DXB
26h 00m2 stops
06:20 - 21:04DXB-SFO
25h 44m2 stops
AED 2,582
Find Deal
Sat, 1 Mar - Sat, 5 Apr
14:10 - 03:10SFO-DXB
26h 00m1 stop
02:00 - 10:30DXB-SFO
19h 30m1 stop
AED 2,795Turkish Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, 26 Mar - Tue, 1 Apr
13:10 - 06:50SFO-DXB
29h 40m1 stop
09:30 - 11:05DXB-SFO
37h 35m1 stop
AED 2,802Turkish Airlines
Find Deal
Tue, 4 Feb - Mon, 10 Feb
12:05 - 23:20SFO-DXB
23h 15m2 stops
01:30 - 13:10DXB-SFO
23h 40m1 stop
AED 2,887Air France
Find Deal
Tue, 4 Feb - Sun, 9 Feb
12:05 - 23:20SFO-DXB
23h 15m2 stops
01:30 - 13:10DXB-SFO
23h 40m1 stop
AED 2,909Air France
Find Deal
Tue, 4 Feb - Mon, 10 Feb
17:05 - 19:40SFO-DXB
15h 35mdirect
09:10 - 14:00DXB-SFO
15h 50mdirect
AED 3,438Emirates
Find Deal
Tue, 15 Apr - Wed, 23 Apr

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 3,192 (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 6,662 and AED 5,384 respectively.

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 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

AED 1,458
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (58% 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 397 for a one-way ticket and AED 682 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 3,876 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 2,950 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.

See more FAQs

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 3,497 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.
See more tips

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

Emirates

Tuesday

Emirates

Emirates

Wednesday

Emirates

Emirates

Thursday

Emirates

Emirates

Friday

Emirates

Emirates

Saturday

Emirates

Emirates

Sunday

Emirates

Emirates

See more direct flights

Direct returns

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

See more direct flights
See more direct flights

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 3358 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.9Food
Airline reviews

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

8.0 ExcellentRoy, Jan 2025LGW - DXB
Read more Emirates reviews

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

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.

Travelling to a place near Dubai?

Book flights to Dubai if you plan to visit one of these locations
Ajman
Al Aqah
Garhoud

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Dubai

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights and car hire with KAYAK.