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$459+ 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DXB
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or January, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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 November 21, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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$797
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$459
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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 November 21, 2024.

This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/810:55 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/184:05 amDXB - SFO
2 stops28h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$814
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/512:00 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop41h 05mChina Eastern
Wed 12/119:05 pmDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/21$837
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Wed 12/41:10 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/179:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop37h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/21$855
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/53:25 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop29h 35mDelta
Mon 12/91:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/21$867
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/31:55 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops22h 06mKLM
Mon 1/271:55 amDXB - SFO
2 stops25h 48mKLM
Deal found 11/21$883
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Wed 12/49:20 amSFO - DXB
2 stops46h 30mITA Airways
Thu 12/121:50 amDXB - SFO
1 stop24h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 11/21$890
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/53:25 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop29h 35mAir France
Thu 12/1211:00 amDXB - SFO
1 stop38h 10mAir France
Deal found 11/21$930
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Tue 11/2610:55 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/311:40 pmDXB - SFO
1 stop33h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/21$940
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Tue 12/37:25 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop38h 50mSWISS
Thu 12/122:00 amDXB - SFO
1 stop26h 25mSWISS
Deal found 11/21$985
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/78:35 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop22h 55mLufthansa
Thu 12/129:20 amDXB - SFO
1 stop21h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/21$997
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/247:25 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop38h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/242:15 amDXB - SFO
1 stop25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,000
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 11/258:30 amSFO - DXB
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Wed 12/112:00 amDXB - SFO
2 stops31h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 11/21$1,027

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

6:50 pm-3:10 am

1 stop20h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/27

8:30 am-4:45 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$797

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 12/8

10:55 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/18

4:05 am-8:59 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$814

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 12/5

12:00 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop41h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/11

9:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 55m

$837

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

2:45 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 2/26

10:50 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$841

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Tue 12/3

3:25 pm-9:00 am

1 stop29h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 12/9

1:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$867

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

1:50 pm-12:01 am

1 stop22h 11m

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/27

1:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop21h 55m

$881

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

4:25 pm-9:00 am

1 stop29h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sat 3/29

1:30 am-12:45 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$890

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 12/4

9:20 am-7:50 pm

2 stops46h 30m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/12

1:50 am-2:15 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$899

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sat 2/1

3:40 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop15h 45m

Dubai Intl

Fri 2/7

8:50 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop16h 00m

$916

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sat 2/15

10:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sat 2/22

11:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop22h 05m

$939

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Dubai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Dubai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Dubai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Dubai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Dubai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you should look to book at least 63 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,243). 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 November 21, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Dubai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Dubai. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Dubai flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 21, 2024.

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 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

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 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 November 21, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Dubai, such as Turkish Airlines, China Eastern and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,636 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Dubai?

    If you book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you will be flying from San Francisco to Dubai Intl. Flights to Dubai Intl (DXB) from San Francisco (SFO) take 15h 35m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from San Francisco to Dubai per day from 15 airlines.

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

    The San Francisco to Dubai Intl flight path was viewed by 431 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Turkish Airlines, at $797, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Dubai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and Qatar Airways. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $487 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SWISS and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $501 and $505, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $594. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Dubai Intl) can be booked for $729 on average our data indicates $6,405 when flying from San Francisco to Dubai.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Dubai?

    San Francisco to Dubai flights have a layover in Istanbul most often. Doha sees the next most layovers on San Francisco to Dubai flights. Paris comes in third as the most popular layover location on San Francisco to Dubai flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

    If you're on a layover in Istanbul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, or Ayasofya. Travelers on a layover in Istanbul can visit Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya, by traveling 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 22.2 mi, respectively after landing at Istanbul. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $28 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Doha?

    Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower are currently the most popular points of interest in Doha at the moment. Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village and Aspire Tower are located about 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can rent a car at Doha Hamad Intl for an average daily rate of $33 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Paris?

    The majority of Paris visitors spend their time at Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, and Place Vendôme. Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, and Place Vendôme are located about 15.8 mi, 14.7 mi, and 14.2 mi, respectively from Paris Charles de Gaulle. Travelers can rent a car at Paris Charles de Gaulle for an average daily rate of $40 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Dubai flights?

    San Francisco to Dubai flights have a layover in London least often. San Francisco to Dubai flights stopping in Amsterdam are the next rarest. Frankfurt am Main comes next as the third least popular layover location for San Francisco to Dubai flights.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,243). 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 Dubai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Dubai. 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$700Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$743Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$751Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$763Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$767Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Cathay PacificCheapest$845Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$916Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$994Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,060Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Royal JordanianCheapest$1,060Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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