$444+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
Sep 21 — Sep 281
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 August 22, 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 August 22, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Tue 9/83:55 pm -
1 stop18h 30m
Sun 9/2011:00 pm -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 8/20![Qatar Airways logo]()
$841
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/103:05 pm -
1 stop20h 30m
Fri 9/1812:40 am -
2 stops34h 11m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$842
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/78:10 pm -
1 stop39h 25m
Wed 9/1612:40 am -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$844
This lol.travel 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/611:45 am -
2 stops22h 40m
Mon 9/2111:25 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 8/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$845
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:13 am -
2 stops29h 22m
Wed 9/1612:40 am -
2 stops31h 54m
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$846
This Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/254:30 pm -
1 stop30h 45m
Mon 9/1411:00 pm -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 8/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$847
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/147:25 pm -
1 stop39h 00m
Sun 12/131:50 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 8/21![SWISS logo]()
$848
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/281:10 pm -
2 stops46h 25m
Wed 9/912:40 am -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 8/19![Delta logo]()
$849
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/96:35 pm -
1 stop20h 35m
Thu 11/262:30 am -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 8/19![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$850
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1710:47 am -
2 stops27h 03m
Sun 10/251:50 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 8/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$851
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Wed 9/96:12 pm -
2 stops41h 23m
Wed 9/1612:40 am -
2 stops27h 18m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$852
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/149:40 pm -
1 stop21h 50m
Mon 12/211:50 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 8/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$853
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 August 22, 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 August 22, 2026.
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:13 am -
2 stops29h 22m
Wed 9/1612:40 am -
2 stops31h 54m
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$846
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Thu 11/126:35 am -
2 stops27h 50m
Sun 12/61:50 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 8/20![United Airlines logo]()
$879
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/156:35 am -
2 stops27h 50m
Sun 11/291:50 am -
2 stops50h 00m
Deal found 8/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$887
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/611:45 am -
2 stops22h 40m
Sun 9/205:50 am -
2 stops23h 33m
Deal found 8/20![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,021
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/65:00 pm -
Nonstop16h 00m
Sat 10/109:55 am -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 8/17![Emirates logo]()
$1,340
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/112:25 pm -
2 stops23h 10m
Wed 9/912:40 am -
2 stops28h 37m
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$846
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Tue 11/1710:50 am -
2 stops23h 35m
Tue 12/81:50 am -
2 stops27h 31m
Deal found 8/22![United Airlines logo]()
$889
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/286:28 pm -
2 stops41h 07m
Fri 9/2512:40 am -
2 stops30h 00m
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$852
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/98:10 pm -
1 stop39h 25m
Sun 10/1812:40 am -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$941
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 9/85:45 pm -
2 stops65h 50m
Fri 10/912:40 am -
2 stops30h 02m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$1,078
This Emirates 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/193:40 pm -
Nonstop15h 45m
Fri 11/278:50 am -
Nonstop16h 00m
Deal found 8/19![Emirates logo]()
$1,538
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/93:28 pm -
2 stops33h 12m
Sun 10/1811:00 pm -
2 stops46h 32m
Deal found 8/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,548
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to DubaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai. Data last updated August 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai. Data last updated August 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/254:30 pm -
1 stop30h 45m
Mon 9/1411:00 pm -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 8/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$847
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/262:21 pm -
2 stops45h 14m
Sun 9/612:40 am -
2 stops29h 50m
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$851
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/281:10 pm -
2 stops46h 25m
Wed 9/912:40 am -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 8/19![Delta logo]()
$849
This lol.travel 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/611:45 am -
2 stops22h 40m
Mon 9/2111:25 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 8/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$845
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/78:10 pm -
1 stop39h 25m
Wed 9/1612:40 am -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$844
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/78:10 pm -
1 stop39h 25m
Sun 9/2012:40 am -
2 stops29h 56m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$854
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Tue 9/83:55 pm -
1 stop18h 30m
Sun 9/2011:00 pm -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 8/20![Qatar Airways logo]()
$841
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Wed 9/96:12 pm -
2 stops41h 23m
Wed 9/1612:40 am -
2 stops27h 18m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$852
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/103:05 pm -
1 stop20h 30m
Fri 9/1812:40 am -
2 stops34h 11m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$842
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:13 am -
2 stops29h 22m
Wed 9/1612:40 am -
2 stops31h 54m
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$846
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Tue 9/153:55 pm -
1 stop18h 30m
Tue 9/225:50 am -
2 stops23h 33m
Deal found 8/20![Qatar Airways logo]()
$856
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 August 22, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/268:25 am -
2 stops28h 34m
Deal found 8/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$444
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/38:23 am -
2 stops29h 27m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$450
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/48:40 am -
2 stops27h 05m
Deal found 8/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$457
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/48:10 am -
2 stops28h 49m
Deal found 8/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$458
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/268:25 pm -
1 stop39h 00m
Deal found 8/21![SWISS logo]()
$459
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/138:10 am -
2 stops28h 49m
Deal found 8/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$465
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1112:15 pm -
2 stops24h 25m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$477
This Delta 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 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
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$482
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 9/153:05 pm -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$484
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/223:05 pm -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 8/20![Air France logo]()
$485
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1511:35 am -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 8/17![Air France logo]()
$486
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 August 22, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $841 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $444 (Expedia) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $1,063 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,032 or less |
Good one-way deal | $893 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 August 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Dubai that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Thu 9/10
6:13 am-10:35 pm
2 stops29h 22m
Dubai Intl
Wed 9/16
12:40 am-9:34 pm
2 stops31h 54m
$846
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 9/1
12:25 pm-10:35 pm
2 stops23h 10m
Dubai Intl
Wed 9/9
12:40 am-6:17 pm
2 stops28h 37m
$846
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Fri 8/28
6:28 pm-10:35 pm
2 stops41h 07m
Dubai Intl
Fri 9/25
12:40 am-7:40 pm
2 stops30h 00m
$852
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Thu 11/12
6:35 am-10:25 pm
2 stops27h 50m
Dubai Intl
Sun 12/6
1:50 am-4:30 pm
1 stop26h 40m
$879
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 11/15
6:35 am-10:25 pm
2 stops27h 50m
Dubai Intl
Sun 11/29
1:50 am-3:50 pm
2 stops50h 00m
$887
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 11/17
10:50 am-10:25 pm
2 stops23h 35m
Dubai Intl
Tue 12/8
1:50 am-5:21 pm
2 stops27h 31m
$889
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Fri 10/9
8:10 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop39h 25m
Dubai Intl
Sun 10/18
12:40 am-6:00 pm
1 stop28h 20m
$941
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 9/6
11:45 am-9:25 pm
2 stops22h 40m
Dubai Intl
Sun 9/20
5:50 am-6:23 pm
2 stops23h 33m
$1,021
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 9/8
5:45 pm-10:35 pm
2 stops65h 50m
Dubai Intl
Fri 10/9
12:40 am-7:42 pm
2 stops30h 02m
$1,078
San FranciscoDubai
SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 9/6
5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Nonstop16h 00m
Dubai Intl
Sat 10/10
9:55 am-9:15 pm
1 stop22h 20m
$1,340
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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Dubai
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 August.
| 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 Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| 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*3 stars |
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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 80 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 $825). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,208). 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 22, 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 20% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 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 20% 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.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% 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 Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 40m.
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 Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 00m.
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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 August 22, 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.
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8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.4
Food
7.9
Entertainment
8.2
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1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.4
Food
7.9
Entertainment
8.2
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1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.4
Food
7.9
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.4
Food
7.9
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.4
Food
7.9
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.4
Food
7.9
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$637 | Average$867 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$640 | Average$717 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$669 | Average$1,083 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$678 | Average$789 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% | |
| Cheapest$682 | Average$805 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$692 | Average$842 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$692 | Average$867 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$700 | Average$877 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$736 | Average$847 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$744 | Average$845 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |