HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Francisco

$549+ Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Arab Emirates to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$740
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$549
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$938

Good one-way deal

$1,305 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dubai Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Dubai Intl-San Francisco flights.
Search Deals
From United Arab Emirates to San Francisco
Search Deals
One-way flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/51:50 amDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 15mITA Airways
Thu 3/134:05 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop40h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 2/19$740
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/176:20 amDXB - SFO
2 stops25h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/74:25 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$846
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2011:00 amDXB - SFO
1 stop39h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 3/275:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop28h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/19$858
This go2trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 go2trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/42:15 amDXB - SFO
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 3/99:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop23h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$864
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/122:00 amDXB - SFO
1 stop26h 25mSWISS
Thu 3/201:50 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops21h 25mSWISS
Deal found 2/20$906
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/162:15 amDXB - SFO
1 stop43h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/309:15 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop34h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$909
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/161:30 amDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 40mDelta
Sun 3/301:45 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops22h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/20$937
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:45 pmDXB - SFO
1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/111:30 amSFO - DXB
1 stop44h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,069
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 4/165:45 amAUH - SFO
2 stops23h 54mQatar Airways
Mon 4/284:10 pmSFO - AUH
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,071
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/211:55 amDXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Wed 3/269:21 amSFO - DXB
2 stops27h 40mKLM
Deal found 2/20$1,098
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2211:00 amDXB - SFO
1 stop38h 10mAir France
Wed 3/261:35 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops32h 25mAir France
Deal found 2/20$1,117
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/810:10 amAUH - SFO
2 stops34h 31mBritish Airways
Tue 3/114:22 pmSFO - AUH
2 stops28h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,118

Find flights from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from United Arab Emirates 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

United Arab Emirates

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/5

1:50 am-1:05 pm

1 stop23h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

4:05 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop40h 45m

$740

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/17

6:20 am-8:58 pm

2 stops25h 38m

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

4:25 pm-4:35 am

2 stops25h 10m

$846

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 3/20

11:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop39h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

5:40 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 25m

$858

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/4

2:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

9:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop23h 50m

$864

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/12

2:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop26h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 3/20

1:50 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$906

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/16

2:15 am-11:11 am

1 stop43h 56m

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

9:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$909

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/16

1:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$937

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH - SFO

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 4/16

5:45 am-6:39 pm

2 stops23h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

4:10 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,071

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/21

1:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

9:21 am-12:01 am

2 stops27h 40m

$1,098

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 3/22

11:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop38h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

1:35 pm-9:00 am

2 stops32h 25m

$1,117

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/19

Showing 1-10 of 45 results
1
2
3
...
5

Best time to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from United Arab Emirates with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 AE to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from AE0 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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 United Arab Emirates 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from United Arab Emirates?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco.

  • How popular is this United Arab Emirates to San Francisco flight route?

    This flight path from United Arab Emirates 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 to fly from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is ITA Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $649. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco is $1,037. On average you can expect to pay $1,716. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $846.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near the United Arab Emirates?

Book flights to the United Arab Emirates if you plan to visit one of these locations
Roseville
Mountain View
Turlock
Santa Cruz
Fairfield
Manteca
Sausalito
Watsonville
Hayward
Richmond
Hollister
South San Francisco
Antioch
Milpitas
Vallejo
Newark
Alameda
Campbell
Pacific Grove
Sunnyvale

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for United Arab Emirates to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Tel Aviv to Los Angeles flights
Tel Aviv to San Francisco flights
Tel Aviv to Las Vegas flights
Dubai to Los Angeles flights
Tel Aviv to Ontario flights
Dubai to San Francisco flights
Tel Aviv to San Diego flights
Beirut to San Francisco flights
Kuwait City to Los Angeles flights
Amman to San Francisco flights
Doha to Los Angeles flights
Beirut to Los Angeles flights
Dubai to Las Vegas flights
Riyadh to Los Angeles flights
Sharjah to Los Angeles flights
Doha to San Francisco flights
Amman to Los Angeles flights
Baghdad to Los Angeles flights
Jeddah to Los Angeles flights
Dubai to Ontario flights
Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles flights
Tel Aviv to San Jose flights
Tel Aviv to Long Beach flights
Erbil to Los Angeles flights
Dubai to Santa Ana flights
Tel Aviv to Burbank flights
Erbil to Las Vegas flights
Tel Aviv to Santa Ana flights
Bahrain City Airport to Los Angeles flights
Erbil to San Diego flights
Riyadh to San Diego flights
Kuwait City to Las Vegas flights
Dubai to San Diego flights
Beirut to Las Vegas flights
Dammam to Los Angeles flights
Dubai to Oakland flights
Riyadh to Ontario flights
Jeddah to San Francisco flights
Kuwait City to San Francisco flights
Muscat to Los Angeles flights
Tel Aviv to Reno flights
Amman to San Diego flights
Kuwait City to San Diego flights

Top 5 airlines flying from United Arab Emirates to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from United Arab Emirates 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$847Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$851Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$875Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$887Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,441Average$1,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.