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$481+ Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Mon 3/9
Mon 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 7, 2026.

This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/11:50 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 15m
ITA Airways
Mon 3/94:05 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop40h 45m
ITA Airways
Deal found 2/5$778
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Wed 3/41:50 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 15m
ITA Airways
Mon 3/94:05 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop40h 45m
ITA Airways
Deal found 2/6$794
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1211:20 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop39h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 2/254:30 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/6$804
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 4/206:15 pm
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2710:55 pm
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$835
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/114:05 pm
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/154:30 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$840
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1211:20 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop39h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 2/264:30 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/4$853
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/62:15 pm
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops40h 16m
SAUDIA
Tue 11/1010:45 pm
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops29h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 2/3$856
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 3/28:30 pm
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/94:05 pm
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$857
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2811:00 pm
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 23m
SAUDIA
Mon 8/1710:45 pm
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 2/5$858
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Thu 3/59:00 pm
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/910:55 pm
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$864
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 2/162:50 pm
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops40h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/272:25 pm
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$961
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Mon 3/239:40 am
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/3010:00 pm
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$1,033

Find flight deals from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Arab Emirates to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated February 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$778
(EaseMyTrip)

One-way from

$481
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,589

Good round-trip deal

$1,586 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,183 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dubai Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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One-way flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from United Arab Emirates 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 February 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Arab Emirates to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

United Arab Emirates

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/1

1:50 am-1:05 pm

1 stop23h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

4:05 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop40h 45m

$778

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/20

6:15 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops35h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

10:55 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$835

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/2

8:30 pm-4:08 pm

2 stops31h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

4:05 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$857

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 3/5

9:00 pm-6:38 pm

2 stops33h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

10:55 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$864

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/27

1:50 am-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

3:15 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop41h 05m

$876

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/19

11:20 am-2:40 pm

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

5:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop28h 30m

$887

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/4

4:05 am-1:23 am

2 stops32h 18m

San Francisco

Fri 5/29

11:55 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$933

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/22

1:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

1:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$944

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/22

1:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$947

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/19

1:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

1:55 pm-12:01 am

1 stop22h 06m

$948

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Best time to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from United Arab Emirates with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Arab Emirates to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco (average of $770). Flying from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $946). 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 AE to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 February 7, 2026.

When flying from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 February 7, 2026.

The most flights from AE0 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).

How often are flights from the United Arab Emirates to San Francisco delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between United Arab Emirates and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Arab Emirates 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?

Tuesday 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 the United Arab Emirates to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

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 February 7, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, and Qatar Airways from the United Arab Emirates to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,507 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,507 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,507 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,507 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,507 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
9,245 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,507 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
7,719 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,507 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 United Arab Emirates 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from United Arab Emirates?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco.

  • How popular is this United Arab Emirates to San Francisco flight route?

    This flight path from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to San Francisco?

    For as low as $778, ITA Airways can have you in San Francisco from United Arab Emirates in 23h 15m. There are 8084 mi between United Arab Emirates and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is SAUDIA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $450. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and ITA Airways, as they are both options that can get you from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco is $1,100. On average you can expect to pay $1,951. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $816.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to San Francisco?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco (average of $770). Flying from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $946). 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 United Arab Emirates to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from United Arab Emirates 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 February 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$664Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$754Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$885Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$898Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$930Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,220Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,470Average$1,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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