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$388+ 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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to San Francisco are usually found in May or April, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco

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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$880
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$388
(SAUDIA)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,064

Good round-trip deal

$1,483 or less

Good one-way deal

$756 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dubai Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Dubai Intl-San Francisco flights.
From Dubai Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Dubai Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 5/79:40 amDXB - SFO
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/144:05 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$880
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 6/121:05 amDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 6/224:35 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/23$882
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 10/231:55 amDXB - SFO
1 stop22h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/810:45 amSFO - DXB
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$923
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 3/241:50 amDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 15mITA Airways
Sat 3/294:05 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop40h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 3/24$964
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/61:00 amDXB - SFO
2 stops25h 59mKLM
Thu 6/51:45 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops22h 15mKLM
Deal found 3/24$972
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/191:00 amDXB - SFO
2 stops27h 48mDelta
Tue 6/106:00 amSFO - DXB
2 stops30h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/24$985
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/121:15 amDXB - SFO
2 stops29h 30mSWISS
Sun 6/227:40 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops38h 25mSWISS
Deal found 3/23$1,001
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 8/2112:50 amDXB - SFO
1 stop22h 50mLufthansa
Sun 8/312:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop20h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/24$1,095
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/251:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 40mAir France
Sun 3/303:05 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop20h 30mAir France
Deal found 3/23$1,128
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/247:45 pmDXB - SFO
1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sat 11/89:40 amSFO - DXB
1 stop45h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,145
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 3/255:00 amDXB - SFO
2 stops47h 45mIndiGo
Sat 3/292:10 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops39h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 3/24$1,200
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 4/1011:45 amDXB - SFO
1 stop36h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 8/103:55 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/24$1,221

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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 March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/7

9:40 am-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

4:05 pm-6:35 am

1 stop27h 30m

$880

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/12

1:05 am-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

4:35 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$882

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/9

1:55 am-2:04 pm

1 stop23h 09m

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

11:35 am-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$936

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/6

1:00 am-3:59 pm

2 stops25h 59m

San Francisco

Thu 6/5

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$972

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/19

1:00 am-5:48 pm

2 stops27h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

6:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$985

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/12

1:15 am-7:45 pm

2 stops29h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

7:40 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$1,001

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 3/27

1:50 am-8:00 pm

2 stops29h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

3:15 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop41h 05m

$1,101

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/10

11:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop36h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

3:55 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$1,221

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/13

10:55 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop35h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

12:05 am-9:35 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$1,242

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/21

5:15 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops31h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

3:55 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$1,245

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Compare providers for flights from Dubai to San Francisco

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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.

The best insider tips for Dubai to San Francisco flights

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to San Francisco

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 March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to San Francisco is 45 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 $398). 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 March 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% 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 March 25, 2025.

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 March 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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 7 different airlines.

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

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

    Currently priced at $882, 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 United Airlines and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $936 and $972, respectively. You may be able to fly from Dubai to San Francisco for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $589 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from IndiGo. You may also be able to find cheap deals on ITA Airways and China Eastern, with prices starting from $646 and $747, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,542 for a flight from Dubai to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $745 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $880.

  • 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 $398). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$829Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$847Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$855Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$875Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$887Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,160Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,456Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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