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$541+ Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to San Francisco (SFO)

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DXB — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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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 December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:30 amDXB - SFO
2 stops28h 20mAir France
Fri 1/93:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop29h 20mAir France
Deal found 12/17$942
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 55mKLM
Sun 12/283:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop24h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/18$946
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/196:30 amDXB - SFO
2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/301:55 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop22h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$956
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:00 amDXB - SFO
1 stop38h 25mKLM
Fri 1/303:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop19h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/17$958
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:00 amDXB - SFO
1 stop38h 25mKLM
Fri 1/93:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop29h 20mKLM
Deal found 12/17$959
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/196:30 amDXB - SFO
2 stops25h 54mAir France
Fri 1/3010:30 amSFO - DXB
2 stops24h 50mAir France
Deal found 12/17$963
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/221:55 amDXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Fri 1/164:30 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop28h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/16$977
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:00 amDXB - SFO
2 stops36h 31mDelta
Sun 12/284:30 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops24h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/18$1,148
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 55mKLM
Sat 12/273:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop29h 20mKLM
Deal found 12/18$1,162
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:30 amDXB - SFO
2 stops25h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/273:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,170
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/2112:30 amAUH - SFO
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/27:10 pmSFO - AUH
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/226:55 pmAUH - SFO
1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 1/23:00 pmSFO - AUH
1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,571

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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$807
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$541
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,155

Good round-trip deal

$1,567 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,118 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dubai Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Dubai Intl-San Francisco flights.
From United Arab Emirates to San Francisco
One-way flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco.

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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 December 18, 2025.
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 2/1

11:20 am-2:40 pm

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

4:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop28h 30m

$887

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/1

5:30 pm-6:39 pm

2 stops37h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

4:05 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$899

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH - SFO

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 2/1

4:25 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops40h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

4:05 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$900

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/31

9:00 pm-6:39 pm

2 stops33h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

10:55 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$901

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/18

10:00 am-12:47 am

2 stops26h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

12:19 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops23h 51m

$923

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 2/27

1:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$943

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/25

1:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop23h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

4:03 pm-4:30 am

2 stops24h 27m

$946

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/30

1:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop23h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

11:50 am-12:01 am

2 stops24h 11m

$948

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/31

1:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

2:05 pm-12:01 am

2 stops21h 56m

$948

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/14

1:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

12:10 pm-12:01 am

2 stops23h 51m

$964

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/17

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

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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 $763). 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 December 18, 2025.

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 December 18, 2025.

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 19% of weekly flights between United Arab Emirates and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 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 19% 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 December 18, 2025.
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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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

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  • 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?

  • How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco?

    For as low as $1,141, Virgin Atlantic can have you in San Francisco from United Arab Emirates in 25h. There are 8139 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 IndiGo, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $456. However, be on the lookout for offers from ITA Airways and China Eastern, 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 $854. On average you can expect to pay $1,750. 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 $763). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$664Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$754Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$877Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$898Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$930Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,220Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,470Average$1,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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