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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from C$ 780

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,131

One-way from

C$ 780

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,412

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,604 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 23/2-10/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 48m total
  • San Francisco to Dubai
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 283 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 128 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Dubai Intl.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai
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 21 January 2025.

Wed 29/17:30 a.m.SFO - DXB
2 stops27h 50mDelta
Wed 5/31:30 a.m.DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 40mDelta
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,131
Thu 6/211:50 a.m.SFO - DXB
2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/21:30 a.m.DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,133
Sun 9/210:55 a.m.SFO - DXB
2 stops25h 06mKLM
Wed 12/21:55 a.m.DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,134
Tue 18/21:10 p.m.SFO - DXB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/52:00 a.m.DXB - SFO
1 stop19h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,186
Sat 1/23:25 p.m.SFO - DXB
1 stop29h 35mAir France
Fri 7/211:00 a.m.DXB - SFO
2 stops42h 50mAir France
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,222
Thu 17/44:10 p.m.SFO - DXB
1 stop32h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 28/45:30 a.m.DXB - SFO
1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,261
Tue 18/23:40 p.m.SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Mon 5/59:10 a.m.DXB - SFO
Nonstop15h 50mEmirates
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,373
Sun 9/210:55 p.m.SFO - DXB
1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 14/211:40 p.m.DXB - SFO
1 stop33h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,390
Tue 21/17:15 a.m.SFO - DXB
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/12:15 a.m.DXB - SFO
2 stops30h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,428

Find flights from San Francisco to Dubai within your budget

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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

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San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 23/2

3:52 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

2 stops29h 08m

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/3

1:30 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop23h 40m

C$ 1,131

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 6/2

11:50 a.m.-12:01 a.m.

2 stops24h 11m

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/2

1:30 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop23h 40m

C$ 1,133

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

10:55 a.m.-12:01 a.m.

2 stops25h 06m

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/2

1:55 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop21h 55m

C$ 1,134

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 18/2

1:10 p.m.-6:50 a.m.

1 stop29h 40m

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/5

2:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop19h 30m

C$ 1,186

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sat 1/2

3:25 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

1 stop29h 35m

Dubai Intl

Fri 7/2

11:00 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops42h 50m

C$ 1,222

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 20/4

4:10 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop31h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/4

11:25 p.m.-1:50 p.m.

1 stop25h 25m

C$ 1,235

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 18/2

3:40 p.m.-7:25 p.m.

Nonstop15h 45m

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/5

9:10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Nonstop15h 50m

C$ 1,373

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

10:55 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop35h 10m

Dubai Intl

Fri 14/2

11:40 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop33h 35m

C$ 1,390

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 19/2

12:00 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

1 stop19h 40m

Dubai Intl

Tue 25/2

2:15 a.m.-3:34 p.m.

1 stop25h 19m

C$ 1,420

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

7:25 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop38h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 14/2

2:00 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

1 stop26h 25m

C$ 1,479

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Dubai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Dubai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you should look to book at least 88 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of C$ 970). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,422). 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 21 January 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Dubai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 1% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Dubai. 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 21 January 2025.

The most flights from SFO to DXB 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).

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 21 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Dubai, see what other customers have to say about KLM, Air France and Turkish Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.5
Good
830 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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  • How popular is this San Francisco to Dubai flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Dubai round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Dubai, with prices starting at C$ 1,131. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 1,134 and C$ 1,186, respectively. Delta is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Dubai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 780. Users have also found prices from C$ 783 and C$ 835 on Qatar Airways and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,635 for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 1,604 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at C$ 1,140.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai 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 Dubai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of C$ 970). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,422). 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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