$301+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
Nov 2 — Nov 91
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to DubaiExplore 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 October 3, 2026.
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 October 3, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Thu 10/1510:55 am -
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1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 10/2![Air India logo]()
$806
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/82:05 pm -
2 stops23h 05m
Sat 11/218:30 pm -
2 stops32h 46m
Deal found 10/1![Delta logo]()
$811
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/910:55 am -
2 stops40h 05m
Fri 10/1612:30 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 9/30![Air India logo]()
$815
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2311:30 pm -
2 stops38h 40m
Sat 10/318:30 pm -
2 stops26h 04m
Deal found 9/30![Delta logo]()
$816
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/82:05 pm -
2 stops23h 05m
Thu 11/191:55 am -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 9/30![Delta logo]()
$818
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/278:00 am -
2 stops29h 10m
Fri 12/111:30 am -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 9/28![Delta logo]()
$819
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Sat 10/246:45 pm -
2 stops37h 15m
Sat 10/311:20 pm -
1 stop38h 15m
Deal found 10/1![Air India logo]()
$821
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/71:50 pm -
1 stop22h 11m
Sat 11/148:30 pm -
2 stops32h 46m
Deal found 9/30![Delta logo]()
$823
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/62:08 pm -
2 stops23h 02m
Tue 11/171:55 am -
2 stops26h 19m
Deal found 9/30![Delta logo]()
$827
Best flights from San Francisco to DubaiDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 3, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 3, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2511:44 am -
2 stops26h 26m
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1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 9/29![Delta logo]()
$818
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/710:50 am -
2 stops23h 35m
Thu 11/121:50 am -
2 stops35h 39m
Deal found 9/30![United Airlines logo]()
$903
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/171:50 pm -
1 stop22h 11m
Fri 11/271:30 am -
2 stops25h 20m
Deal found 9/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,029
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/82:05 pm -
2 stops23h 05m
Fri 11/201:55 am -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 10/1![Delta logo]()
$818
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/281:50 pm -
1 stop22h 11m
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1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 10/2![Delta logo]()
$830
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/111:44 am -
2 stops25h 26m
Sat 11/71:55 am -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 10/2![Delta logo]()
$882
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/26:20 am -
2 stops29h 41m
Mon 11/98:30 pm -
2 stops28h 16m
Deal found 10/2![Delta logo]()
$892
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2311:30 pm -
2 stops38h 40m
Tue 10/271:55 am -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 10/1![Delta logo]()
$894
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2611:44 am -
2 stops33h 16m
Tue 12/111:00 am -
1 stop37h 55m
Deal found 10/2![Delta logo]()
$913
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/114:40 pm -
2 stops28h 20m
Tue 1/121:55 am -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 10/3![Delta logo]()
$914
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to DubaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai. Data last updated October 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai. Data last updated October 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/910:55 am -
2 stops40h 05m
Fri 10/1612:30 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 9/30![Air India logo]()
$815
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Thu 10/1510:55 am -
2 stops43h 50m
Wed 10/2112:30 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 10/2![Air India logo]()
$806
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2311:30 pm -
2 stops38h 40m
Sat 10/318:30 pm -
2 stops26h 04m
Deal found 9/30![Delta logo]()
$816
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Sat 10/246:45 pm -
2 stops37h 15m
Sat 10/311:20 pm -
1 stop38h 15m
Deal found 10/1![Air India logo]()
$821
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/62:08 pm -
2 stops23h 02m
Tue 11/171:55 am -
2 stops26h 19m
Deal found 9/30![Delta logo]()
$827
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/71:50 pm -
1 stop22h 11m
Sat 11/148:30 pm -
2 stops32h 46m
Deal found 9/30![Delta logo]()
$823
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/82:05 pm -
2 stops23h 05m
Sat 11/218:30 pm -
2 stops32h 46m
Deal found 10/1![Delta logo]()
$811
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/82:05 pm -
2 stops23h 05m
Thu 11/191:55 am -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 9/30![Delta logo]()
$818
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/278:00 am -
2 stops29h 10m
Fri 12/111:30 am -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 9/28![Delta logo]()
$819
One-way flights from San Francisco to DubaiSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 3, 2026.
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1510:55 am -
2 stops30h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/30![Air India logo]()
$301
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/176:45 pm -
1 stop41h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/2![Air India logo]()
$316
This MakeMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 MakeMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1610:55 am -
2 stops30h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/2![Air India logo]()
$330
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/610:47 am -
2 stops27h 03m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$459
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/148:25 am -
2 stops28h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$466
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/138:25 am -
2 stops27h 34m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$468
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai
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 October 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $806 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $301 (IEagle) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $982 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,088 or less |
Good one-way deal | $894 or less |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 3, 2026.
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 San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sat 11/7
7:25 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop39h 00m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$480
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Fri 11/27
2:05 pm-1:10 am
2 stops23h 05m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$481
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Fri 10/30
11:45 am-1:10 am
2 stops26h 25m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$481
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Fri 11/6
5:00 am-10:25 pm
2 stops29h 25m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$485
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 11/1
10:55 pm-10:25 pm
2 stops35h 30m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$485
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Fri 11/27
1:50 pm-12:01 am
1 stop22h 11m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$493
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 11/24
7:00 am-12:01 am
2 stops29h 01m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$498
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Mon 11/23
10:38 am-12:01 am
2 stops25h 23m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$498
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 12/1
2:59 pm-9:00 am
2 stops30h 01m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$499
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sat 11/14
12:45 pm-10:25 pm
3 stops45h 40m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$503
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Dubai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Dubai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Dubai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Dubai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Dubai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you should look to book at least 77 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of $842). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,188). 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 October 3, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Dubai as you normally would.
How often are flights from San Francisco to Dubai delayed?
About 24% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Dubai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Dubai flights?
Over the last year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Seattle (SEA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Dubai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Paris (CDG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $746.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Dubai?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 00m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 45m.
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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 October 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Dubai, such as Emirates,Delta, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
8.2
Food
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Entertainment
8.2
Food
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Entertainment
8.2
Food
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Entertainment
8.2
Food
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Entertainment
8.2
Food
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Entertainment
8.2
Food
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$637 | Average$850 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
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| Cheapest$700 | Average$856 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
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| Cheapest$744 | Average$885 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |