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$698+ Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to San Francisco (SFO)

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DXB — SFO
May 15 — May 221
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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 April 15, 2026.

This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 12/154:25 pm
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops39h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/73:09 pm
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops36h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$842
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/12:05 am
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops32h 07m
SAUDIA
Sat 5/97:00 am
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops36h 55m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/12$852
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/159:35 pm
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 15m
SAUDIA
Thu 9/177:00 am
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/12$913
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/119:25 pm
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops36h 30m
SAUDIA
Mon 9/1410:45 pm
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops28h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/10$915
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 10/299:00 pm
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 31m
SAUDIA
Sun 11/110:45 pm
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops34h 45m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/12$915
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 6/711:00 pm
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/224:48 pm
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops24h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$963
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 6/79:00 pm
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 25m
SAUDIA
Mon 6/224:48 pm
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops24h 47m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/13$968
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sat 6/274:05 am
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/112:30 pm
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$980
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Fri 5/12:35 am
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop32h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/97:00 am
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,020
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/142:30 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/235:55 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,032
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/119:40 am
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop22h 48m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/1411:59 pm
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop25h 26m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,051
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/22:30 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1811:15 pm
SFO
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DXB
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,051

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 April 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$852
(TravelUp)

One-way from

$698
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,585

Good round-trip deal

$1,515 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,144 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dubai Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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From United Arab Emirates to San Francisco
One-way flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($173 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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 April 15, 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

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH - SFO

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 9/11

9:25 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops36h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

10:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$915

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/7

11:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops33h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 6/22

4:48 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 12m

$971

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/27

4:05 am-7:46 pm

2 stops26h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

2:30 pm-9:45 am

2 stops32h 15m

$980

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH - SFO

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 9/11

9:40 am-9:28 pm

1 stop22h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

11:59 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop25h 26m

$1,051

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH - SFO

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 5/27

2:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop24h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

5:55 pm-7:40 am

1 stop26h 45m

$1,114

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/15

12:40 am-6:00 pm

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 2/2

1:50 pm-12:01 am

1 stop22h 11m

$1,178

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/19

12:40 am-6:00 pm

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 2/5

3:40 pm-9:00 am

1 stop29h 20m

$1,178

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH - SFO

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 5/1

2:05 am-11:12 pm

2 stops32h 07m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

8:25 am-7:20 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$1,185

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/6

12:40 am-8:56 am

2 stops43h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 6/22

9:53 am-11:00 pm

2 stops26h 07m

$1,187

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/17

12:40 am-3:56 pm

2 stops26h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

11:34 am-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$1,189

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

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco (average of $791). Flying from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,073). 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 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 25% of weekly flights between United Arab Emirates and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 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?

Friday 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 25% 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 April 15, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andQatar 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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 11.0 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 $1,051, SAUDIA can have you in San Francisco from United Arab Emirates in 22h 48m. 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 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 $1,111. On average you can expect to pay $1,930. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $975.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco (average of $791). Flying from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,073). 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 6 airlines flying from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 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 April 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ITA AirwaysCheapest$784Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$885Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$935Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$947Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,060Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,288Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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