$573+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO)
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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
Oct 7 — Oct 141
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to San FranciscoExplore 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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 10/1910:30 pm -
2 stops32h 36m
Mon 10/2610:55 pm -
2 stops35h 05m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$866
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 9/286:15 pm -
2 stops35h 02m
Mon 10/1211:49 pm -
2 stops25h 11m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$867
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/159:00 pm -
2 stops36h 38m
Mon 10/2610:55 pm -
2 stops28h 35m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$868
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Wed 11/1110:00 am -
2 stops43h 21m
Mon 11/168:35 pm -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 9/5![British Airways logo]()
$906
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Fri 10/1610:30 pm -
2 stops35h 56m
Mon 1/2510:00 pm -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 9/7![SAUDIA logo]()
$936
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Thu 9/249:00 pm -
2 stops38h 34m
Mon 10/511:50 pm -
2 stops32h 10m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$947
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/12:15 am -
1 stop24h 40m
Wed 12/235:20 pm -
2 stops42h 25m
Deal found 9/6![British Airways logo]()
$948
Best flights from Dubai to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 10/1910:30 pm -
2 stops32h 36m
Mon 10/2610:55 pm -
2 stops35h 05m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$866
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/12:15 am -
1 stop24h 40m
Wed 12/235:20 pm -
2 stops42h 25m
Deal found 9/6![British Airways logo]()
$948
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 10/1910:30 pm -
2 stops30h 56m
Mon 10/2610:55 pm -
2 stops30h 50m
Deal found 9/4![SAUDIA logo]()
$1,062
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Sun 12/139:00 pm -
2 stops35h 42m
Sun 12/274:01 pm -
2 stops32h 59m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$966
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/112:40 am -
2 stops30h 50m
Thu 12/318:31 am -
2 stops22h 29m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,097
Last-minute flights from Dubai to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This MakeMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 MakeMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/712:30 am -
1 stop28h 15m
Tue 9/154:20 pm -
1 stop32h 20m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,033
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Fri 9/1810:30 pm -
2 stops35h 56m
Thu 9/247:00 am -
2 stops32h 25m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$977
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Fri 9/183:40 pm -
2 stops42h 46m
Wed 9/237:00 am -
2 stops49h 00m
Deal found 9/6![SAUDIA logo]()
$1,029
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Thu 9/249:00 pm -
2 stops38h 34m
Mon 10/511:50 pm -
2 stops32h 10m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$947
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 9/286:15 pm -
2 stops35h 02m
Mon 10/1211:49 pm -
2 stops25h 11m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$867
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/13:10 pm -
2 stops35h 11m
Fri 10/166:40 am -
2 stops31h 10m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,031
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/159:00 pm -
2 stops36h 38m
Mon 10/2610:55 pm -
2 stops28h 35m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$868
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Fri 10/1610:30 pm -
2 stops35h 56m
Mon 1/2510:00 pm -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 9/7![SAUDIA logo]()
$936
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/163:10 pm -
2 stops35h 11m
Mon 1/256:30 am -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,032
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 10/1910:30 pm -
2 stops32h 36m
Mon 10/2610:55 pm -
2 stops35h 05m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$866
One-way flights from Dubai to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Dubai to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Dubai to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Wed 11/1110:30 pm -
2 stops36h 13m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$573
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Fri 12/1110:30 pm -
2 stops36h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$578
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 10/196:15 pm -
2 stops35h 11m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![SAUDIA logo]()
$591
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/153:30 pm -
2 stops26h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Air India logo]()
$614
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Mon 9/147:30 pm -
2 stops46h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Air India logo]()
$615
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Wed 10/214:25 am -
3 stops49h 39m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$618
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/206:30 am -
2 stops26h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$619
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Sun 9/2011:00 pm -
2 stops36h 34m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$625
This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Air India is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/203:30 pm -
1 stop26h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Air India logo]()
$632
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/87:30 pm -
1 stop22h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Air India logo]()
$633
This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 India is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1712:30 am -
2 stops41h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Air India logo]()
$634
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/303:30 pm -
1 stop26h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Air India logo]()
$637
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 September 7, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $866 (SAUDIA) |
One-way from | $573 (SAUDIA) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $1,222 |
Good round-trip deal | $2,958 or less |
Good one-way deal | $1,173 or less |
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Fri 10/23
8:30 pm-11:26 pm
2 stops37h 56m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$615
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Tue 10/20
3:30 pm-7:00 am
1 stop26h 30m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$632
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Wed 9/30
4:05 am-10:38 pm
2 stops29h 33m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$736
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Mon 1/4
7:25 pm-6:52 pm
2 stops35h 27m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$736
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Sat 10/17
4:05 am-11:26 pm
2 stops30h 21m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$749
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Sat 9/12
7:30 pm-8:30 pm
3 stops60h 00m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$791
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/30
1:30 am-2:50 pm
2 stops25h 20m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$855
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Mon 10/19
10:30 pm-8:06 pm
2 stops32h 36m
San Francisco
Mon 10/26
10:55 pm-9:00 pm
2 stops35h 05m
$866
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Mon 9/14
11:00 pm-2:20 pm
1 stop26h 20m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$878
DubaiSan Francisco
DXB Dubai Intl - SFO San Francisco
DXBSFO
Dubai Intl
Tue 12/1
2:15 am-2:55 pm
1 stop24h 40m
San Francisco
Wed 12/23
5:20 pm-11:45 pm
2 stops42h 25m
$948
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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 Dubai to San Francisco in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to San Francisco
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco?
The best time to book flights from Dubai to San Francisco is 30 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 $981). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,863). 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 September 7, 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 often are flights from Dubai to San Francisco delayed?
About 34% of weekly flights between Dubai and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to San Francisco flights?
Over the last year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 34% of flights being delayed.
The best insider tips for Dubai to San Francisco flights
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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 September 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, andUnited 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.
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayMilind,Aug 2026
DXB - SFO
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayMilind,Aug 2026
DXB - SFO
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayMilind,Aug 2026
DXB - SFO
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayMilind,Aug 2026
DXB - SFO
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayMilind,Aug 2026
DXB - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$885 | Average$948 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$924 | Average$1,001 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$938 | Average$957 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,288 | Average$1,592 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |