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$393 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dubai

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Cheapest round-trip
$688
Overall average: $931
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SFO - DXB • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$874
Typical prices: $965-$1,108
Emirates
Mon 3/30Fri 4/3
SFO - DXB • Non-stop
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SFO offers curbside check-in for United and Delta.
The metro efficiently connects DXB to Dubai's center.
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Cheapest • Avg $868 (round-trip)
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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, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 7
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6:45 pm - 5:55 am
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37h 50m
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$688Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, Apr 29
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6:45 pm - 2:30 am
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10:30 am - 10:50 am
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$690Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 13
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$691Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 7
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7:30 am - 4:40 pm
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$701Turkish Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 20
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12:55 pm - 12:20 am
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24h 25m
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$705Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5
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6:40 am - 6:35 pm
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$713Lufthansa
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
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$716Turkish Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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$717Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5
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Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
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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.

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 Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Dubai, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday 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 January, where tickets cost $830 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,301 and $1,270 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Dubai?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $928, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Dubai

 
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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$393
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Dubai

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 $393 for a one-way ticket and $688 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 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Dubai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Dubai, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this 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 $1,089 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $873 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $678 or less one-way and $1,017 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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Dubai

 
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Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

8.0 ExcellentMohsin, Feb 2026
LHE - DXB
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Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

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.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Same thing as flight from Pheonix to Newark. Uograded and Promised extra leg room and when I got to the seat it had none.

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

Cancelled with no notification and no assistance from ground staff re options or rebooking, where to stay or how we could get home to LHR.

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

Business Class pods are horrible. If you're petite, you might be able to sleep on the uncomfortable seat and bed. Crew and food are fantastic.

I have travelled many times on Turkish, but they always board at least 30-40 minutes past the stated time. If informed properly, passengers can choose to spend more time in the .lounge instead of standing around by the gate waiting to board. The new lounge at DFW was a big disappointment. The aircraft itself was a shock. In the past I have flown this sector with regular business class seating configuration of 1-2-1, The 2-3-2 seating is very disappointing after paying such high prices for tickets. The DFW to Istanbul segment was slightly better, but the Istanbul to Delhi segment was no better than premium economy. I will try to travel more on airlines which give business class passengers more value for their money.

Good overall. Seat spacing a bit tight between IST and ISB.

Excellent staff despite some trying passenger situations. Very impressed with their good attitudes and kindness.

Crew were unfriendly, touch screen for movies didn't work very well, seats were tight and uncomfortable

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

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