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$477 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi (SFO-AUH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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1:15 pm - 12:30 amSFO-AUH
24h 15m1 stop
7:10 am - 11:20 amAUH-SFO
39h 10m1 stop
$873Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 23
4:10 pm - 9:15 pmSFO-AUH
18h 05m1 stop
10:30 pm - 1:50 pmAUH-SFO
26h 20m1 stop
$912Qatar Airways
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Sun, Oct 20 - Sun, Oct 27
4:10 pm - 9:15 pmSFO-AUH
18h 05m1 stop
10:30 pm - 1:50 pmAUH-SFO
26h 20m1 stop
$919Qatar Airways
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Fri, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 27
1:15 pm - 12:30 amSFO-AUH
24h 15m1 stop
1:30 am - 4:40 pmAUH-SFO
26h 10m1 stop
$928Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 22
6:35 pm - 12:30 amSFO-AUH
18h 55m1 stop
1:30 am - 5:45 pmAUH-SFO
27h 15m1 stop
$967Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 26
6:00 am - 7:00 pmSFO-AUH
26h 00m2 stops
9:10 am - 11:26 pmAUH-SFO
25h 16m2 stops
$1,221Air France
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Tue, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 23
3:00 pm - 7:00 amSFO-AUH
29h 00m1 stop
2:25 am - 12:45 pmAUH-SFO
21h 20m1 stop
$1,279Air France
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Tue, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 22
1:55 pm - 6:10 amSFO-AUH
29h 15m1 stop
2:05 pm - 11:45 amAUH-SFO
32h 40m1 stop
$1,399KLM
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Thu, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 13
1:55 pm - 6:10 amSFO-AUH
29h 15m1 stop
2:05 pm - 2:23 pmAUH-SFO
35h 18m2 stops
$1,409KLM
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Thu, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 13
11:25 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-AUH
25h 40m1 stop
10:50 am - 11:58 pmAUH-SFO
24h 08m1 stop
$1,717Etihad Airways
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11

Flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi is April, where tickets cost $895 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,383 and $1,372 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $873 on Turkish Airlines, followed by Qatar Airways ($912). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $680 on Qatar Airways and from $697 on Delta.

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September

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December

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi was $477 for a one-way ticket and $873 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Abu Dhabi?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Abu Dhabi from San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Abu Dhabi, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi, KLM or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi are KLM and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,119 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,081 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Abu Dhabi from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and AUH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Abu Dhabi from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3988 reviews
8.3Crew
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
7.9Food
8.3Entertainment
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The IFE was unstable the entire flight seats are very dated for business class and meals were not good.

4.0 OkayWoei, May 2024ARN - DXB
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The IFE was unstable the entire flight seats are very dated for business class and meals were not good.

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

Emirates is usually on time, but not this trip. Also, during the flight the attendants disappear unless called upon. Very strange. I have watched the quality of Emirates service diminish over the last five years.

Food was not great. Crew members were created hassle with attitude at the gates and wasted my valuable time. I have been traveling in Emirates airlines many times. Over all not happy flying in Emirates airlines this time. Seats are very small and not comfortable. Seats looks like very very old and congested. It would be nice if they fix these kind of issues. I hope my next trip will be hassle free and comfortable journey in Emirates airlines. Thank you.

The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

It was nice to be on a legacy airline, people try at least.

Mostly fine. Minor delays departing and arriving. Quite a cramped plane, not so much as regards legroom but very narrow seats. Quiet nice food. Non-working USB charger. Flight attendants were helpful but not particularly proactive — one had to work to get their attention (but all was fine once they notice you), very Dutch style:)

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The plane was clean and the staff was friendly. Food and drinks as expected on international flights. The entertainment system was old style, with a pullout controller, and selections not as extensive as on other flights.

The food quality is poor. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The entertainment program was limited. I experienced a delay of 30 minutes due to two issues. Passenger luggage had to be removed and there was a technical issue with the stairs not detaching from the aircraft. The pilot managed to compensate and we arrived only 15 minutes later. The luggage at Dubai airport was very slow. I waited over an hour.

I requested wheel chair assistance , it was confirmed via email that inwoood get it but I didn’t get it . The last leg of my trip to Nigeria was the worst.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Excellent will be flying again in May with Qatar. to Botswana.

The check in was horrible. I stood in line for 1 hour to check in with an Air France ticket. Then I was told I had to go to Delta counter onstead to check in instead. It made no sense.

They wanted to close counter although they did not provide the wheelchair requested which ended by going alone to transit security and lost long time and they did not want to wait .

Did not find the wheelchair that supposed to assist and went to a long queue for transit security chk which was very slow and boarding desk wanted to close counter although that they knew that I am minutes away because of their mistake of not providing the wheelchair.

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

Everything went smoothly with Air France. There was a delay in departure which seemed to relate to the immigration services being short staffed.

worst experience ever i choose my seat in advance and also have my seat selected in my boarding and the they told me that my seat has been changed without notify me

I have used Air France and KLM many times it will help if they change their menu's feel like it's been the same for years!!!, Especially the breakfast. Overall the flight was good and enjoyable.

No bording was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

We transited through Chad and what was supposed to be a 1hr 20 minutes transit time lasted over 4hrs. We didn't get regular updates until we complained. After a 10hr flight from Paris no form of refreshment given and finally arrived Abuja over 6hrs later and none of my bags came

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/20Sat
3 stops
37h 10mSFO-AUH
$477
7/17Wed
2 stops
32h 50mSFO-AUH
$515
10/13Sun
1 stop
18h 05mSFO-AUH
$528
7/22Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 05mSFO-AUH
$680
7/21Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 05mSFO-AUH
$739
7/20Sat
1 stopAir France
23h 50mSFO-AUH
$816
6/2Sun
1 stopAir France
29h 00mSFO-AUH
$920
6/6Thu
1 stopKLM
29h 15mSFO-AUH
$927
9/3Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
18h 55mSFO-AUH
$3,246
9/5Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 15mSFO-AUH
$3,274

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Abu Dhabi that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/9Thu
multi-stopDelta
29h 00mSFO-AUH
7/3Wed
multi-stopDelta
42h 08mAUH-SFO
$979
5/9Thu
multi-stopDelta
26h 59mSFO-AUH
7/3Wed
multi-stopDelta
42h 08mAUH-SFO
$996
5/12Sun
multi-stopAir France
29h 00mSFO-AUH
7/1Mon
multi-stopAir France
21h 20mAUH-SFO
$1,165
5/12Sun
multi-stopAir France
29h 00mSFO-AUH
7/3Wed
multi-stopAir France
24h 53mAUH-SFO
$1,175
5/11Sat
multi-stopKLM
29h 15mSFO-AUH
7/1Mon
multi-stopKLM
35h 12mAUH-SFO
$1,503
5/10Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
18h 05mSFO-AUH
6/30Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 05mAUH-SFO
$1,568
5/11Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
24h 15mSFO-AUH
7/1Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
20h 50mAUH-SFO
$1,604
5/11Sat
multi-stopKLM
29h 15mSFO-AUH
7/2Tue
multi-stopKLM
35h 12mAUH-SFO
$1,609
5/11Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 15mSFO-AUH
7/3Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
19h 05mAUH-SFO
$1,639
5/11Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
24h 15mSFO-AUH
7/2Tue
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
26h 10mAUH-SFO
$1,718

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San Francisco - Abu Dhabi Flights

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San Francisco (undefined)United States

Destination:

Abu Dhabi (AUH)United Arab Emirates

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