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$513+ 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
Jul 14 — Jul 211
Mon 7/14
Mon 7/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to San Francisco are usually found in May or March, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 July 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$862
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$513
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,204

Good one-way deal

$1,071 or less
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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 July 9, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:50 amDXB - SFO
1 stop22h 35mITA Airways
Tue 9/93:15 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop41h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 7/7$862
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/42:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/99:20 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$895
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/161:05 amDXB - SFO
2 stops25h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 11/35:30 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/7$910
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/912:40 amDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 10mKLM
Thu 7/311:45 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop22h 15mKLM
Deal found 7/6$952
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/161:55 amDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/310:40 amSFO - DXB
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/7$964
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/191:25 amDXB - SFO
1 stop28h 33mAir Canada
Sun 8/3112:15 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop20h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 7/8$969
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1612:40 amDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 10mDelta
Wed 8/610:55 amSFO - DXB
2 stops24h 40mDelta
Deal found 7/7$971

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 July 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

1:50 am-1:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

3:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop41h 10m

$862

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/4

2:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

9:20 pm-6:35 am

1 stop22h 15m

$895

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/16

1:05 am-3:55 pm

2 stops25h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

5:30 pm-7:40 am

1 stop26h 10m

$910

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/16

1:55 am-2:43 pm

1 stop23h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

10:40 am-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$964

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/20

1:25 am-7:57 pm

2 stops29h 32m

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

7:30 am-7:45 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$968

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/2

12:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

12:30 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$971

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/23

1:00 am-4:13 pm

2 stops26h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,009

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 10/5

5:00 pm-9:40 am

2 stops27h 40m

$513

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/6

11:40 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$586

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/20

10:05 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$615

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The best insider tips for Dubai to San Francisco flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Dubai to San Francisco trip
Airports
DXB

For a quick departure, use the Dubai Metro's Red Line to reach Terminals 1 and 3 efficiently, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about DXBby Ramsey Qubein
SFO

Upon arrival at SFO, the BART system offers a cost-effective 40-minute ride to downtown San Francisco.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
Our travel experts
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 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.
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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 June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to San Francisco is 66 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 July 9, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 44% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 9, 2025.

The most flights from DXB to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 July 9, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and United Airlines 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,370 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,843 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,685 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
477 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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.

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

    To fly from Dubai to San Francisco, you need to book a flight from Dubai Intl (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO). Nonstop flights to San Francisco from Dubai Intl take 15h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Dubai Intl to San Francisco offered by 8 different airlines.

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

    This flight path from Dubai Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 12 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Currently priced at $862, ITA Airways will fly you from Dubai to San Francisco and back. In addition to ITA Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $910 and $964, respectively. You may be able to fly from Dubai to San Francisco for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $586 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on IndiGo and ITA Airways, with prices starting from $615 and $653, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,439 for a flight from Dubai to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $699 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $866.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 8 airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 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 July 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$664Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$754Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$847Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$855Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$873Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$930Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,420Average$1,777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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