$455+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
Jun 2 — Jun 91
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to DubaiExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 3, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 3, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 11/810:35 pm
SFO
- DXB
2 stops33h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 11/112:15 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop27h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27![United Airlines logo]()
$834
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/93:00 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/1610:25 pm
DXB
- SFO
1 stop26h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$837
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 11/76:30 am
SFO
- DXB
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Sun 11/152:15 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop44h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$840
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Wed 9/2310:45 pm
SFO
- DXB
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/2711:00 pm
DXB
- SFO
2 stops36h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$842
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 9/103:55 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop24h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/175:50 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$844
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/86:00 am
SFO
- DXB
2 stops27h 35m
Royal Jordanian
Sat 11/217:00 am
DXB
- SFO
2 stops29h 43m
Royal Jordanian
Deal found 5/1![Royal Jordanian logo]()
$845
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:00 am
SFO
- DXB
2 stops28h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/2111:00 pm
DXB
- SFO
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$848
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 11/53:00 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/125:20 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop19h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$849
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 11/711:15 am
SFO
- DXB
1 stop20h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 11/101:50 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop26h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$850
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 11/18:19 am
SFO
- DXB
2 stops47h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/71:50 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$853
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/103:55 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/1711:25 pm
DXB
- SFO
2 stops24h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$854
Best flights from San Francisco to DubaiDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/247:15 am
SFO
- DXB
2 stops28h 20m
Delta
Mon 6/2212:40 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Delta
Deal found 4/30![Delta logo]()
$904
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/183:05 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/212:40 am
DXB
- SFO
2 stops28h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$909
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/28:10 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop39h 25m
KLM
Mon 9/71:00 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop21h 45m
KLM
Deal found 4/27![KLM logo]()
$911
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/15:50 am
SFO
- DXB
2 stops29h 45m
Delta
Mon 6/2212:40 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Delta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$904
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/278:10 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop39h 25m
KLM
Wed 6/312:40 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop23h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/30![KLM logo]()
$912
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/28:10 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop39h 25m
KLM
Sun 6/712:40 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop30h 40m
KLM
Deal found 4/27![KLM logo]()
$912
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/249:30 am
SFO
- DXB
2 stops26h 05m
Delta
Tue 6/212:40 am
DXB
- SFO
2 stops32h 43m
Delta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$914
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 5/1711:15 pm
SFO
- DXB
2 stops36h 20m
Delta
Thu 6/412:40 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop30h 40m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$919
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/263:05 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop20h 30m
KLM
Sat 5/3012:40 am
DXB
- SFO
2 stops29h 40m
KLM
Deal found 4/28![KLM logo]()
$1,046
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 10/211:30 am
SFO
- DXB
2 stops24h 05m
Delta
Wed 10/71:00 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Deal found 4/30![Delta logo]()
$1,007
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/308:10 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop39h 25m
KLM
Fri 6/512:40 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop23h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/30![KLM logo]()
$1,049
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to DubaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai. Data last updated May 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai. Data last updated May 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/61:15 pm
SFO
- DXB
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/122:40 pm
DXB
- SFO
2 stops41h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$910
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/165:55 pm
SFO
- DXB
2 stops41h 40m
Delta
Sun 5/3112:40 am
DXB
- SFO
2 stops32h 43m
Delta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$905
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/193:05 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop20h 30m
KLM
Wed 6/171:00 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop21h 45m
KLM
Deal found 4/29![KLM logo]()
$898
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/193:05 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Delta
Sat 6/612:40 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Delta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$899
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/193:05 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Delta
Mon 6/812:40 am
DXB
- SFO
2 stops28h 58m
Delta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$909
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/247:15 am
SFO
- DXB
2 stops28h 20m
Delta
Sun 6/211:00 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Deal found 4/28![Delta logo]()
$903
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/247:15 am
SFO
- DXB
2 stops28h 20m
Delta
Sun 6/712:40 am
DXB
- SFO
1 stop30h 40m
Delta
Deal found 4/28![Delta logo]()
$904
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/2512:15 pm
SFO
- DXB
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/103:45 am
DXB
- SFO
2 stops22h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$891
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/2712:15 pm
SFO
- DXB
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/48:50 am
DXB
- SFO
2 stops23h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$881
One-way flights from San Francisco to DubaiSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 7/94:39 pm
SFO
- DXB
2 stops24h 56m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/28![SAUDIA logo]()
$455
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/272:30 pm
SFO
- DXB
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$457
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/304:55 pm
SFO
- DXB
2 stops33h 05m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/29![SAUDIA logo]()
$473
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/93:05 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop20h 30m
KLM
Deal found 4/28![KLM logo]()
$486
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 5/165:55 am
SFO
- DXB
2 stops53h 40m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta logo]()
$503
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2811:45 pm
SFO
- DXB
2 stops39h 40m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/27![SAUDIA logo]()
$583
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/168:10 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop39h 25m
KLM
Deal found 4/28![KLM logo]()
$592
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/287:00 am
SFO
- DXB
2 stops48h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/28![China Eastern logo]()
$595
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/168:10 pm
SFO
- DXB
1 stop39h 25m
Air France
Deal found 4/27![Air France logo]()
$603
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/272:30 pm
SFO
- DXB
2 stops65h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/28![China Eastern logo]()
$607
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $842 (SAUDIA) |
One-way from | $455 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $1,063 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,018 or less |
Good one-way deal | $689 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Dubai 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 May 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Dubai that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 5/24
7:15 am-10:35 pm
2 stops28h 20m
Dubai Intl
Mon 6/22
12:40 am-12:50 pm
1 stop23h 10m
$904
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Mon 6/1
5:50 am-10:35 pm
2 stops29h 45m
Dubai Intl
Mon 6/22
12:40 am-12:50 pm
1 stop23h 10m
$904
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Mon 5/18
3:05 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop20h 30m
Dubai Intl
Tue 6/2
12:40 am-5:49 pm
2 stops28h 09m
$909
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 6/2
8:10 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop39h 25m
Dubai Intl
Mon 9/7
1:00 am-11:45 am
1 stop21h 45m
$911
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Wed 5/27
8:10 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop39h 25m
Dubai Intl
Wed 6/3
12:40 am-12:50 pm
1 stop23h 10m
$912
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 6/2
8:10 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop39h 25m
Dubai Intl
Sun 6/7
12:40 am-8:20 pm
1 stop30h 40m
$912
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 5/24
9:30 am-10:35 pm
2 stops26h 05m
Dubai Intl
Tue 6/2
12:40 am-10:23 pm
2 stops32h 43m
$914
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 5/17
11:15 pm-10:35 pm
2 stops36h 20m
Dubai Intl
Thu 6/4
12:40 am-8:20 pm
1 stop30h 40m
$919
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Fri 10/2
11:30 am-10:35 pm
2 stops24h 05m
Dubai Intl
Wed 10/7
1:00 am-11:45 am
1 stop21h 45m
$1,007
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 5/26
3:05 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop20h 30m
Dubai Intl
Sat 5/30
12:40 am-7:20 pm
2 stops29h 40m
$1,046
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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai in May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of $830). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,294). 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 DXB?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Dubai as you normally would.
How often are flights from San Francisco to Dubai delayed?
About 19% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Dubai 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 Dubai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?
Monday 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 Dubai flights?
Over the last year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Dubai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $645.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Dubai?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 34m.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated May 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Dubai, such as Emirates,Delta, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.3
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,Apr 2026
GLA - DXB
Crew
8.3
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,Apr 2026
GLA - DXB
Crew
8.3
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,Apr 2026
GLA - DXB
Crew
8.3
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,Apr 2026
GLA - DXB
Crew
8.3
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,Apr 2026
GLA - DXB
Crew
8.3
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,Apr 2026
GLA - DXB
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$637 | Average$1,055 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$640 | Average$721 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$669 | Average$1,094 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$678 | Average$789 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% | |
| Cheapest$682 | Average$928 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$688 | Average$790 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$692 | Average$808 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$700 | Average$933 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$736 | Average$854 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$744 | Average$806 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |