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$392+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to the United Arab Emirates

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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/287:25 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop38h 50mSWISS
Thu 12/41:50 amDXB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mSWISS
Deal found 10/28$699
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:50 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop20h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/272:50 amDXB - SFO
1 stop25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$700
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/49:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/81:50 amDXB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$702
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/249:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/91:50 amDXB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$704
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/39:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/161:50 amDXB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$706
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 11/119:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop21h 50mLufthansa
Thu 11/279:20 amDXB - SFO
1 stop22h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 10/29$707
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/168:38 amSFO - DXB
2 stops23h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/262:15 amDXB - SFO
2 stops43h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$708
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/39:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop21h 50mLufthansa
Wed 11/129:20 amDXB - SFO
1 stop22h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 10/26$710
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/41:30 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/151:50 amDXB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$712
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/91:10 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/178:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop20h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/27$713
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Mon 11/37:25 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/61:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop32h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$714
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:50 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop20h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/258:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop20h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$715

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$686
(oojo)

One-way from

$392
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$986

Good round-trip deal

$1,015 or less

Good one-way deal

$697 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates 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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates that are best for you.

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United Arab Emirates

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San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

5:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/28

1:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$717

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

7:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/25

1:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$717

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

10:35 am-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/11

1:50 am-5:30 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$717

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

8:25 am-10:15 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Dubai Intl

Tue 11/18

1:30 am-9:22 pm

2 stops31h 52m

$719

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

7:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop38h 50m

Dubai Intl

Tue 11/25

2:15 am-7:07 pm

2 stops28h 52m

$722

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

6:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/31

1:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$727

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

1:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 11/24

2:15 am-8:08 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$747

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

9:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/15

9:20 am-11:57 am

2 stops38h 37m

$748

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

2:05 pm-12:01 am

2 stops21h 56m

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/16

1:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$749

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

6:10 am-12:01 am

2 stops29h 51m

Dubai Intl

Sat 2/14

1:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$749

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to United Arab Emirates from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates (average of $690). Flying from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,047). 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 SFO to AE?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to United Arab Emirates flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated October 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates, such as Emirates, Delta, and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,393 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,659 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates?

    If you book a flight to United Arab Emirates from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco.

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

    Flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates have been viewed 322 times in the past calendar month.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates can take about 17h 35m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $834. The distance from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates is about 8080 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $392. Users have also found prices from $455 and $521 on Air India and SAUDIA, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates?

    The most popular route from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates is San Francisco - Dubai Intl. You may also consider San Francisco - Sharjah or San Francisco - Dubai Al Maktoum Intl.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $4,334 for a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates. The cheapest flight overall is $655 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at $637.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates (average of $690). Flying from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,047). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates. 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$616Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
China EasternCheapest$645Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air IndiaCheapest$688Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$694Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$696Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$705Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$736Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$744Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$751Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$819Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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