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$457+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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 Tuesday or Sunday 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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$880
(British Airways)

One-way from

$457
(TravelUp)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,140
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to San Francisco
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This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/241:20 pmDXB - SFO
1 stop37h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 1/2710:40 amSFO - DXB
2 stops25h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$893
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/211:55 amDXB - SFO
2 stops28h 47mKLM
Mon 12/301:50 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop22h 11mKLM
Deal found 12/17$915
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/2611:00 amDXB - SFO
2 stops33h 24mDelta
Sat 1/41:45 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop22h 16mDelta
Deal found 12/18$986
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/2211:00 amDXB - SFO
1 stop38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/301:50 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop22h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,006
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/251:30 amDXB - SFO
2 stops46h 20mAir France
Sat 1/41:45 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops31h 15mAir France
Deal found 12/18$1,057
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/269:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop37h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/41:10 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/252:15 amDXB - SFO
2 stops32h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/311:10 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops35h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,444
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/171:50 amDXB - SFO
2 stops27h 15mITA Airways
Sun 12/2210:55 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops32h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,467
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/2011:40 pmDXB - SFO
1 stop29h 20mAir India
Tue 12/248:30 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop38h 15mAir India
Deal found 12/17$1,653
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/268:50 amDXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Fri 1/33:40 pmSFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 45mEmirates
Deal found 12/17$1,681
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/2211:50 amDXB - SFO
1 stop36h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 12/252:45 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,705
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/249:25 pmDXB - SFO
2 stops31h 20mIndiGo
Sat 12/281:10 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops33h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 12/17$1,718

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/30

2:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

5:30 pm-7:40 am

1 stop26h 10m

$880

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/31

4:05 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop34h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

4:40 pm-12:40 am

1 stop20h 00m

$884

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/24

1:55 am-6:15 pm

2 stops28h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 1/30

1:50 pm-12:01 am

1 stop22h 11m

$903

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/29

2:15 am-11:34 pm

1 stop33h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

10:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$909

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/7

12:40 am-4:01 pm

2 stops26h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 7/2

3:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$933

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/24

11:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops36h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

1:50 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$940

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/30

9:20 am-11:13 pm

2 stops25h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

8:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$961

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/31

2:05 am-3:35 pm

1 stop25h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

4:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop19h 30m

$970

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/30

9:20 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

11:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,004

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/28

1:50 am-2:05 pm

1 stop23h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

3:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop40h 35m

$1,112

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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 December.
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
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 December 13, 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways, KLM and Qatar 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

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 6 different airlines.

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

    This flight path from Dubai Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 13 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 $880, British Airways will fly you from Dubai to San Francisco and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $903 and $909, respectively. You may be able to fly from Dubai to San Francisco for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $644 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 China Eastern, with prices starting from $667 and $682, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,871 for a flight from Dubai to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $1,053 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $867.

  • 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 6 airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$483Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$847Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$852Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$898Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$920Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,447Average$1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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