United Arab Emirates

$369+ 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/102:30 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 15m
Air Canada
Thu 2/261:30 am
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops43h 57m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$667
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/2511:35 am
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 3/82:15 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop24h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$668
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/256:50 pm
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop23h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 3/67:20 am
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop39h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$668
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 2/1611:35 am
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 2/242:15 am
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$669
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:25 am
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops23h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 2/251:30 am
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops43h 57m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$670
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 3/46:50 pm
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop23h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/117:55 am
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop20h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$670
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/911:55 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop31h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 2/232:15 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$672
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Thu 3/191:00 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 4/58:30 pm
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/27$676
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/1511:35 am
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 3/32:15 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$678
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 3/241:05 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop19h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 5/271:55 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop24h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$679
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:50 pm
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop23h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 3/62:20 am
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop26h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$679
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/102:30 pm
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 15m
Air Canada
Tue 2/241:30 am
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop24h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$680

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$667
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$369
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$875

Good round-trip deal

$993 or less

Good one-way deal

$675 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Dubai Intl flight deals.
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From San Francisco to United Arab Emirates
One-way flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($151 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates.

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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

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United Arab Emirates

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

6:50 pm-6:20 am

1 stop23h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 3/6

7:20 am-11:05 am

1 stop39h 45m

$668

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

6:50 pm-6:20 am

1 stop23h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 3/11

7:55 am-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$668

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

12:55 pm-12:25 am

1 stop24h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 4/5

7:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

$670

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

10:35 am-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Dubai Intl

Fri 2/27

2:15 am-3:30 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$678

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

6:50 pm-6:20 am

1 stop23h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 3/6

2:20 am-4:45 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$679

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

11:59 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops31h 41m

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/2

2:15 am-5:54 pm

2 stops27h 39m

$683

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

6:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/9

2:15 am-3:35 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$683

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

5:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/15

2:15 am-12:16 am

2 stops33h 01m

$683

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

6:50 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/9

2:15 am-11:09 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$683

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

11:59 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops31h 41m

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/26

2:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$683

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

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates (average of $641). Flying from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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 January 29, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates, 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 San Francisco to United Arab Emirates

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates. 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 January 29, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to AE0 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 San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between San Francisco and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to the United Arab Emirates flights?

Over the last year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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 January 29, 2026.
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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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?

  • 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. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $759. 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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $291. Users have also found prices from $350 and $371 on Qatar Airways and Air France, respectively.

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay $3,825 for a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates. The cheapest flight overall is $536 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at $635.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates (average of $641). Flying from San Francisco to United Arab Emirates in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$616Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$641Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air IndiaCheapest$688Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$692Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$697Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$707Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$736Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$744Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$744Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$885Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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