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$588+ Cheap flights from Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO)

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.
DXB — SFO
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Dubai Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

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$858
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$588
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This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/52:00 amDXB - SFO
2 stops31h 42mAir Canada
Fri 1/248:38 amSFO - DXB
2 stops26h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 11/19$858
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/232:15 amDXB - SFO
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 11/285:30 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$859
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2611:00 amDXB - SFO
1 stop39h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 1/84:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop28h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/19$865
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/22:00 amDXB - SFO
2 stops47h 15mSWISS
Wed 1/227:25 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop38h 50mSWISS
Deal found 11/19$868
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/222:15 amDXB - SFO
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/147:00 amSFO - DXB
2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$872
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/310:40 amDXB - SFO
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/2211:55 amSFO - DXB
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$881
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/239:20 amDXB - SFO
2 stops38h 10mLufthansa
Tue 1/148:35 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop22h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/20$914
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/51:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 40mDelta
Sun 3/234:25 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop19h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/19$929
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 amDXB - SFO
2 stops26h 28mKLM
Tue 1/2110:15 amSFO - DXB
2 stops25h 46mKLM
Deal found 11/19$933
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/31:50 amDXB - SFO
2 stops29h 07mITA Airways
Sat 1/257:00 amSFO - DXB
2 stops24h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 11/19$988
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/611:00 amDXB - SFO
1 stop38h 10mAir France
Mon 4/710:45 amSFO - DXB
2 stops24h 50mAir France
Deal found 11/19$1,006
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/65:20 amDXB - SFO
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 1/232:45 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,270

Find flights from Dubai to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dubai to San Francisco 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/5

2:00 am-9:42 pm

2 stops31h 42m

San Francisco

Fri 1/24

8:38 am-10:55 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$858

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/26

11:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop39h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 1/8

4:40 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 25m

$865

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 12/2

2:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops47h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

7:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$868

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/11

2:15 am-3:34 pm

1 stop24h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

12:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$872

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/4

2:15 am-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

12:00 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$874

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 12/3

10:40 am-12:35 pm

2 stops37h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

11:55 am-10:55 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$881

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 12/23

9:20 am-11:30 am

2 stops38h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

8:35 pm-7:30 am

1 stop22h 55m

$914

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/5

1:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

4:25 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$929

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 12/3

1:55 am-4:23 pm

2 stops26h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 1/21

10:15 am-12:01 am

2 stops25h 46m

$933

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/3

12:40 am-12:45 pm

1 stop23h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

3:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$961

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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 Dubai to San Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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 Dubai-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dubai-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dubai-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-San Francisco 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 Dubai-San Francisco 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 Dubai to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dubai to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to San Francisco is 21 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 DXB to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco. 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 20, 2024.

The most flights from DXB to SFO 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 San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Canada, SWISS and British Airways from Dubai to San Francisco to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to San Francisco. 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 Dubai to San Francisco?

    To fly from Dubai to San Francisco, you need to book a flight from Dubai Intl (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO). Nonstop flights to San Francisco from Dubai Intl take 15h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Dubai Intl to San Francisco offered by 5 different airlines.

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

    This flight path from Dubai Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 14 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 Dubai to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $858, Air Canada will fly you from Dubai to San Francisco and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Atlantic and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $865 and $868, respectively. You may be able to fly from Dubai to San Francisco for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $634 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from ITA Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on IndiGo and SWISS, with prices starting from $653 and $661, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,831 for a flight from Dubai to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $1,035 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $821.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 5 airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to San Francisco. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$847Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$851Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$875Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$920Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,447Average$1,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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