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AED 1,153 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai (SFO-DXB)

 
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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
23:00 - 12:00SFO-DXB
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28h 55m2 stops
AED 2,461
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Wed, 12 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb
18:50 - 03:10SFO-DXB
20h 20m1 stop
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AED 2,677Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 28 Jan - Mon, 3 Feb
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AED 2,707Turkish Airlines
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AED 3,074China Eastern
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14:45 - 03:50SFO-DXB
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AED 3,089Qatar Airways
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AED 3,210China Eastern
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AED 3,320Qatar Airways
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Wed, 12 Feb - Thu, 20 Feb
15:40 - 19:25SFO-DXB
15h 45mdirect
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16h 00mdirect
AED 3,423Emirates
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15h 45mdirect
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16h 00mdirect
AED 3,426Emirates
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Tue, 11 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb
22:29 - 21:05SFO-DXB
58h 36m3 stops
AED 1,153
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Mon, 27 Jan
10:54 - 20:30SFO-DXB
45h 36m3 stops
AED 1,348
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Sun, 19 Jan
16:00 - 04:55SFO-DXB
24h 55m2 stops
AED 1,374
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Sat, 18 Jan
11:25 - 22:05SFO-DXB
46h 40m1 stop
AED 1,763Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 16 Feb
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AED 1,789Air India
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Wed, 5 Mar
11:25 - 22:05SFO-DXB
46h 40m1 stop
AED 1,855Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 19 Jan
09:15 - 12:10SFO-DXB
38h 55m1 stop
AED 1,961Air India
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Sun, 2 Mar
15:40 - 19:25SFO-DXB
15h 45mdirect
AED 2,156Emirates
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Wed, 5 Mar
15:40 - 19:25SFO-DXB
15h 45mdirect
AED 2,325Emirates
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Mon, 10 Feb
18:50 - 03:10SFO-DXB
20h 20m1 stop
AED 4,003Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 26 Dec
16:05 - 04:55SFO-DXB
24h 50m2 stops
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28h 54m2 stops
AED 2,776
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Mon, 25 Nov - Sun, 22 Dec
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28h 54m2 stops
AED 2,832
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AED 3,195Delta
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AED 3,213Delta
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14:25 - 09:00SFO-DXB
30h 35m2 stops
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34h 19m2 stops
AED 3,426Air France
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Tue, 26 Nov - Sat, 7 Dec
14:25 - 09:00SFO-DXB
30h 35m2 stops
11:00 - 13:10DXB-SFO
38h 10m1 stop
AED 3,430Air France
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Tue, 26 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec
13:35 - 07:30SFO-DXB
29h 55m1 stop
02:15 - 23:44DXB-SFO
33h 29m1 stop
AED 3,673United Airlines
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Mon, 25 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec
20:35 - 07:30SFO-DXB
22h 55m1 stop
02:15 - 15:34DXB-SFO
25h 19m1 stop
AED 3,676United Airlines
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Tue, 26 Nov - Tue, 24 Dec
19:25 - 22:15SFO-DXB
38h 50m1 stop
02:00 - 16:25DXB-SFO
26h 25m1 stop
AED 3,695SWISS
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Sun, 24 Nov - Sun, 15 Dec
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38h 50m1 stop
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26h 25m1 stop
AED 3,702SWISS
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Mon, 25 Nov - Mon, 16 Dec
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15h 45mdirect
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16h 00mdirect
AED 3,357Emirates
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Sat, 1 Feb - Fri, 7 Feb
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15h 45mdirect
08:50 - 12:50DXB-SFO
16h 00mdirect
AED 3,423Emirates
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Mon, 13 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan
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15h 45mdirect
08:50 - 12:50DXB-SFO
16h 00mdirect
AED 3,426Emirates
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Mon, 20 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
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15h 40mdirect
09:10 - 14:00DXB-SFO
15h 50mdirect
AED 3,430Emirates
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Tue, 11 Mar - Tue, 1 Apr
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15h 45mdirect
08:50 - 12:50DXB-SFO
16h 00mdirect
AED 3,485Emirates
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Sun, 2 Feb - Mon, 10 Feb
15:40 - 19:25SFO-DXB
15h 45mdirect
08:50 - 12:50DXB-SFO
16h 00mdirect
AED 3,493Emirates
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Tue, 4 Feb - Wed, 19 Feb
15:40 - 19:25SFO-DXB
15h 45mdirect
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16h 00mdirect
AED 3,504Emirates
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Sun, 23 Feb - Tue, 25 Mar
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15h 45mdirect
08:50 - 12:50DXB-SFO
16h 00mdirect
AED 3,610Emirates
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Thu, 16 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
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15h 45mdirect
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16h 00mdirect
AED 3,614Emirates
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Thu, 16 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan
16:45 - 19:25SFO-DXB
15h 40mdirect
09:10 - 14:00DXB-SFO
15h 50mdirect
AED 3,617Emirates
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Thu, 27 Mar - Mon, 31 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 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 Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday 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 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 3,184 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is AED 5,777 and AED 5,388 respectively.

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

The average 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 4,430 on average

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 158 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

AED 1,153
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (40% 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 314 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 5,677 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 7.4.

  • 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 5,677 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.

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Dubai Intl to San Francisco

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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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3486 reviews
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

10.0 ExcellentAbhay, Nov 2024CCU - DXB
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We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

Better boarding process at Hyderabad airport Better time management by air hostesses in providing the meals

Flight attendants were great. Comfort of seat and lie down bed pretty good. Food was very mediocre. Wine was good (red French wine) although I should have taken advantage of having more! :-) it was too late on the flight From znz—I was tired…then too early from Dubai. Woman sitting behind me dropped a full bag of garbage on my head while I was sleeping…orange peels, wet partially eaten food and very smelly food garbage which I literally had to pick out of my hair, off my face and away from my pillow. Not the airlines fault but still a very unpleasant experience.

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.

My favorite airline when traveling to the UAE. Great food and great service.

I have a very good experience flighting with emirates. All my expectations were fit well.

Emirates is good airlines. But there plane seats were very small and congested. Need to little good and big seats in economy class.

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

I enjoy flying with Turkish Airlines and such good hospitality among the crew memebers

Good food and wine. Some of the Guy who are in charge to board Passengers on the plane couldn’t use the word “Please” to direct them drop their hand luggage to be loaded on Plane bcos he said the inside storage may not have enough room for all.

Turkish Airlines apparently no longer gives you 2 checked bags allowance on international flights, so that pleasure cost me $165 for my second suitcase at the airport. On top of that, they damaged that very suitcase, which happens to be a designer one and part of a set - ripped one of the four wheels right off.

Pretty standard for long haul international flying. Food was fine, tv/movie selection was great, wifi did not work at all, crew was pleasant enough.

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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.
27/1Mon
3 stops
58h 36mSFO-DXB
AED 1,153
19/1Sun
3 stops
45h 36mSFO-DXB
AED 1,348
18/1Sat
2 stops
24h 55mSFO-DXB
AED 1,374
16/2Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
46h 40mSFO-DXB
AED 1,763
5/3Wed
1 stopAir India
25h 30mSFO-DXB
AED 1,789
19/1Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
46h 40mSFO-DXB
AED 1,855
2/3Sun
1 stopAir India
38h 55mSFO-DXB
AED 1,961
5/3Wed
directEmirates
15h 45mSFO-DXB
AED 2,156
10/2Mon
directEmirates
15h 45mSFO-DXB
AED 2,325
26/12Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
20h 20mSFO-DXB
AED 4,003

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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.
25/11Mon
multi-stop
24h 50mSFO-DXB
22/12Sun
multi-stop
28h 54mDXB-SFO
AED 2,776
23/11Sat
multi-stop
24h 50mSFO-DXB
22/12Sun
multi-stop
28h 54mDXB-SFO
AED 2,832
25/11Mon
multi-stopDelta
26h 01mSFO-DXB
8/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
23h 40mDXB-SFO
AED 3,195
25/11Mon
multi-stopDelta
26h 01mSFO-DXB
8/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
34h 19mDXB-SFO
AED 3,213
26/11Tue
multi-stopAir France
30h 35mSFO-DXB
7/12Sat
multi-stopAir France
34h 19mDXB-SFO
AED 3,426
26/11Tue
multi-stopAir France
30h 35mSFO-DXB
8/12Sun
multi-stopAir France
38h 10mDXB-SFO
AED 3,430
25/11Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 55mSFO-DXB
8/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 29mDXB-SFO
AED 3,673
26/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 55mSFO-DXB
24/12Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 19mDXB-SFO
AED 3,676
24/11Sun
multi-stopSWISS
38h 50mSFO-DXB
15/12Sun
multi-stopSWISS
26h 25mDXB-SFO
AED 3,695
25/11Mon
multi-stopSWISS
38h 50mSFO-DXB
16/12Mon
multi-stopSWISS
26h 25mDXB-SFO
AED 3,702

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