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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dubai (SFO-DXB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dubai 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai

Mon, Aug 25 - Wed, Oct 1
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3:55 pm - 8:55 pmSFO-DXB
18h 00m1 stop
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5:50 am - 1:35 pmDXB-SFO
18h 45m1 stop
$746Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 16
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3:55 pm - 3:25 amSFO-DXB
24h 30m1 stop
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11:20 pm - 1:35 pmDXB-SFO
25h 15m1 stop
$751Qatar Airways
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Sun, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 15
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3:05 pm - 10:35 pmSFO-DXB
20h 30m1 stop
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12:40 am - 5:50 pmDXB-SFO
28h 10m2 stops
$828Delta
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Sat, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 5
Delta Logo
4:05 pm - 8:45 amSFO-DXB
29h 40m1 stop
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1:30 am - 1:10 pmDXB-SFO
23h 40m1 stop
$830Delta
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Wed, Oct 15 - Tue, Nov 11
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12:40 pm - 12:20 pmSFO-DXB
36h 40m1 stop
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2:30 am - 11:05 amDXB-SFO
20h 35m1 stop
$841Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 12:20 pmSFO-DXB
30h 35m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:00 am - 4:40 pmDXB-SFO
25h 40m1 stop
$855Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23
Emirates Logo
5:05 pm - 7:40 pmSFO-DXB
15h 35mnonstop
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9:10 am - 2:00 pmDXB-SFO
15h 50mnonstop
$944Emirates
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Mon, Aug 25 - Wed, Oct 1
Emirates Logo
5:05 pm - 7:40 pmSFO-DXB
15h 35mnonstop
Emirates Logo
9:10 am - 2:00 pmDXB-SFO
15h 50mnonstop
$945Emirates
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Sat, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 30
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 6:35 pmSFO-DXB
26h 35m2 stops
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1:55 am - 5:46 pmDXB-SFO
26h 51m2 stops
$963United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 9 - Fri, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 6:35 pmSFO-DXB
21h 15m1 stop
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1:15 am - 4:10 pmDXB-SFO
25h 55m1 stop
$973United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Dubai

 
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SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making it convenient for families and those with heavy luggage.

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The metro is a clean, efficient way to reach Dubai's city center from DXB, with stations at Terminals 1 and 3.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Dubai flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Dubai? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Dubai, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Dubai, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Dubai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dubai, 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 Dubai is October, where tickets cost $903 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,709 and $1,392 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$382
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 51% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Dubai 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 Dubai

  • How do I find something lost at Dubai International airport?

    If your luggage disappears while it is in transit, you will need to get in touch with the airline that you were flying with. On the other hand, if the very unlikely event occurs when your baggage goes missing while you are using the airport's services, the service providers will work together with you to find a solution to the issue.

  • Can you rent a car from Dubai International Airport?

    At Dubai International Airport, it is simple to rent a vehicle since there is a branch of Hertz Car Rental situated at the arrivals area of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Visitors are only permitted to drive rented automobiles if they possess a full license and the proper insurance for the vehicle.

  • What transportation options are there from Dubai International Airport to the city center?

    There is a train that runs directly between the Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 2 station and the Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2 station. This train leaves the station and arrives there. The services are available around the clock and leave once every 5min. The trip takes roughly 24min.

  • What time should I arrive at the San Francisco Airport (SFO) for my flight?

    SFO recommends that you contact your airline directly to inquire about the suggested arrival time for your flight. The majority of airlines recommend arriving at the airport 2h before departure for domestic flights. Most airlines suggest getting to the airport 3h before the departure time of an overseas trip. Most airlines that provide international service demand that you check-in at least 1h before your flight is scheduled to leave, and at that point, the ticket booths may shut.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai was $382 for a one-way ticket and $746 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    The Boeing 777-200LR is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Dubai flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Dubai?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Dubai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Dubai, Emirates or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Dubai are Emirates and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,126 and an overall rating of 8.0, Emirates is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,085 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Dubai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai 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 Dubai?

    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 Dubai with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and DXB 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 Dubai?

    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 Dubai from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $685 or less one-way and $1,127 or less round-trip.
  • No matter which airline you are traveling with to your destination, you may use San Francisco Airport (SFO) lounges at a discounted rate. It is the greatest option for a flight connection, flight cancellation, early morning check-in, and breakfast. They provide comfortable seating, complimentary refreshments, and an assortment of alcoholic beverages, spirits, and liquors and are equipped with showers, Wi-Fi, and food.
  • The San Francisco International Airport features several private nursing mothers' rooms that are large, attractive, and roomy. These facilities are accessible both before and after passengers clear security in Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
  • If you are traveling with a pet, you can visit pet relief zones at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is accessible within and outside the terminals. It has facilities that are necessary for pets such as drinking spaces equipped with bowls and waste areas with mutt mitt dispensers and are open 24h.
  • If you don't have a cell phone, the Dubai International Airport (DXB) has internet kiosks near the Global Link (Gate C16). People with an Etisalat internet account or who swipe a credit card can use these touch-screen kiosks.
  • Before departing from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), passengers may request special assistance to help them get through security and to their gate. Accessible bathrooms and other assistance are available at the airport for passengers with impairments that are not readily apparent. As for the arrival airport, Dubai International Airport (DXB) provides wheelchairs and adapted bathrooms.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Dubai?

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Dubai

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3235 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.8Food
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The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

10.0 ExcellentNeville, May 2025LGW - DXB
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The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Bathrooms dirty sinks clogged. No one seemed to clean them. Plane very old

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

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