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$480+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/161:50 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Sat 4/253:15 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/6$763
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/201:50 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Tue 4/283:15 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/7$772
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/72:00 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 15m
ITA Airways
Sat 4/253:15 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/6$779
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/72:00 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 15m
ITA Airways
Fri 4/173:15 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/7$791
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 3/251:50 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 15m
ITA Airways
Tue 4/283:15 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/10$792
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 3/181:50 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 15m
ITA Airways
Mon 3/234:05 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop40h 45m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/6$793
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 3/301:50 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Tue 4/213:15 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/7$794
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/212:00 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 15m
ITA Airways
Wed 4/293:15 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/10$801
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/301:50 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Fri 4/173:15 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/10$831
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:15 pm
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 44m
SAUDIA
Mon 4/2710:55 pm
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops28h 35m
SAUDIA
Deal found 3/6$832
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/219:00 pm
DXB
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SFO
2 stops35h 23m
SAUDIA
Tue 4/287:25 am
SFO
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DXB
2 stops34h 10m
SAUDIA
Deal found 3/7$833

Find flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$763
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$480
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,013

Good round-trip deal

$1,288 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,071 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dubai Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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One-way flight from Dubai Intl to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($218 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to San Francisco.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Dubai to San Francisco 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 4/24

10:30 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops35h 42m

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

10:55 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$832

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/20

4:00 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops37h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

10:55 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$856

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/5

9:00 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops35h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

10:45 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$893

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/13

8:30 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops33h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

8:35 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$901
Quickest round-trip

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/2

1:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop21h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$924

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/29

12:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$927

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/23

1:00 am-3:21 pm

2 stops25h 21m

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$948

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/21

1:00 am-3:59 pm

2 stops25h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

1:10 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$951

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/30

1:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

11:10 am-7:35 am

2 stops33h 25m

$978
Cheapest one-way

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/23

1:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$704

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Compare providers for flights from Dubai to San Francisco

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 Dubai to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dubai-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dubai-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-San Francisco 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 Dubai-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dubai to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to San Francisco is 55 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of $791). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $963). 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 DXB to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 11, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dubai to San Francisco as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Dubai to San Francisco?

The best insider tips for Dubai to San Francisco flights

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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

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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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated March 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways from Dubai to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,470 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,742 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,415 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,781 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    This flight path from Dubai Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 4 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 Dubai to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from Dubai to San Francisco can take about 35h 42m. SAUDIA provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $832. Airlines will cover a distance of 8084 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $664, Delta will fly you from Dubai to San Francisco and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from ITA Airways and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $754 and $885, respectively. You may be able to fly from Dubai to San Francisco for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to San Francisco one-way?

    $450 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SAUDIA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on ITA Airways and China Eastern, with prices starting from $624 and $664, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,879 for a flight from Dubai to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $1,065 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $832.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco 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 Dubai to San Francisco?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of $791). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $963). 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 7 airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to San Francisco. 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 March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$664Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$754Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$885Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$898Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$930Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,231Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,289Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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