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$365+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)

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SFO — DXB
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 21, 2025.

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$714
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One-way from

$365
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December

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October

Average price

$1,005

Good round-trip deal

$1,020 or less

Good one-way deal

$809 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 21, 2025.

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Fri 10/2412:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/272:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop26h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/20$714
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:45 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop20h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/273:00 pmDXB - SFO
1 stop37h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/21$719
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2512:00 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop44h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 8/298:30 pmDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/21$720
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:10 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/162:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop26h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/19$721
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Thu 9/186:45 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/267:35 amDXB - SFO
1 stop38h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/20$726
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Fri 9/1210:00 amSFO - DXB
1 stop25h 45mAir India
Mon 9/226:55 pmDXB - SFO
2 stops36h 30mAir India
Deal found 8/21$727
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Mon 10/66:45 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop18h 35mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/177:35 amDXB - SFO
1 stop20h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/20$730
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Wed 9/2412:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop30h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 9/272:00 amDXB - SFO
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/20$733
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Wed 9/246:45 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/118:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop20h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/21$734

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Dubai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Dubai that are best for you.

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San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

9:00 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/24

11:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$771

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

6:45 pm-2:30 am

1 stop20h 45m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/22

2:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$774

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

6:50 pm-6:50 am

1 stop24h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/18

8:30 am-4:45 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$774

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

1:10 pm-3:10 am

1 stop26h 00m

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/12

9:25 am-11:05 am

1 stop37h 40m

$774

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

6:50 pm-6:50 am

1 stop24h 00m

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/12

8:30 am-4:45 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$774

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

6:50 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/18

8:30 am-4:45 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$774

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

6:50 pm-3:10 am

1 stop20h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/12

9:25 am-11:05 am

1 stop37h 40m

$774

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

1:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop23h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/18

8:30 am-4:45 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$774

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

4:00 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/1

11:00 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops34h 06m

$789

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

9:00 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/17

9:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$789

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Dubai trip
Airports
SFO

For a stress-free departure, use SFO's AirTrain to quickly navigate between terminals and reach your gate efficiently.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
DXB

Upon arrival at DXB, use the Dubai Metro for a quick and cost-effective way to reach the city center.

Read more about DXBby Ramsey Qubein
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DXB

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Dubai. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Dubai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Dubai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Dubai flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated August 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Dubai, such as Emirates, Delta, and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,318 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,318 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,318 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,318 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,615 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,318 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,934 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,318 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,318 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Dubai?

    If you book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you will be flying from San Francisco to Dubai Intl. Flights to Dubai Intl (DXB) from San Francisco (SFO) take 15h 35m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from San Francisco to Dubai per day from 14 airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Dubai flight route?

    The San Francisco to Dubai Intl flight path was viewed by 326 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

    Departing from San Francisco to Dubai will take you 20h 45m. The distance from San Francisco to Dubai is about 8084 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Dubai round-trip?

    SWISS, at $616, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Dubai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and Air India. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $728. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Dubai Intl) can be booked for $669 on average our data indicates $4,230 when flying from San Francisco to Dubai.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Dubai?

    San Francisco to Dubai flights have a layover in Istanbul most often. Doha sees the next most layovers on San Francisco to Dubai flights. Amsterdam comes in third as the most popular layover location on San Francisco to Dubai flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

    If you're on a layover in Istanbul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, or Sultan Ahmet Camii. Travelers on a layover in Istanbul can visit Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Sultan Ahmet Camii, by traveling 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 22.3 mi, respectively after landing at Istanbul. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $51 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Doha?

    Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower are currently the most popular points of interest in Doha at the moment. Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village and Aspire Tower are located about 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can rent a car at Doha Hamad Intl for an average daily rate of $18 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Amsterdam?

    The majority of Amsterdam visitors spend their time at Museumplein, Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank Huis. Museumplein, Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank Huis are located about 6.0 mi, 6.0 mi, and 6.8 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Travelers can rent a car at Amsterdam Schiphol for an average daily rate of $51 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Dubai flights?

    San Francisco to Dubai flights have a layover in Paris least often. San Francisco to Dubai flights stopping in London are the next rarest.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Dubai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$616Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
China EasternCheapest$645Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air IndiaCheapest$688Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$719Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$741Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$799Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$832Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Cathay PacificCheapest$845Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$860Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$900Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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