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Cheapest round-trip
$909
Typical prices: $803-$1,037
Delta
Wed 8/12Mon 8/17
SFO - DXB • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$914
Typical prices: $942-$1,031
Emirates
Tue 8/25Fri 9/11
SFO - DXB • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $909 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $671 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 35m (one-way)
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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

Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 17
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:35 pm
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DXB
28h 35m
2 stops
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1:00 am - 11:58 pm
DXB
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SFO
33h 58m
2 stops
$909Delta
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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9:30 am - 10:35 pm
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DXB
26h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:40 am - 11:58 pm
DXB
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SFO
34h 18m
2 stops
$910Delta
Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 15
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6:28 pm - 10:35 pm
SFO
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DXB
41h 07m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:40 am - 12:50 pm
DXB
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SFO
23h 10m
1 stop
$911Delta
Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Dec 3
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4:45 pm - 7:25 pm
SFO
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DXB
15h 40mnonstop
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8:50 am - 12:50 pm
DXB
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SFO
16h 00mnonstop
$912Emirates
Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 20
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3:05 pm - 10:35 pm
SFO
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DXB
20h 30m
1 stop
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12:40 am - 12:50 pm
DXB
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SFO
23h 10m
1 stop
$913Air France
Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 11
Emirates Logo
5:05 pm - 7:40 pm
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DXB
15h 35mnonstop
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9:10 am - 2:00 pm
DXB
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SFO
15h 50mnonstop
$914Emirates
Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 26
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8:40 am - 11:00 pm
SFO
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DXB
26h 20m
2 stops
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1:50 am - 9:30 pm
DXB
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SFO
31h 40m
2 stops
$915Air Canada
Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 26
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12:50 pm - 3:40 am
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DXB
50h 50m
2 stops
Austrian Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 9:30 pm
DXB
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SFO
27h 25m
2 stops
$916Austrian Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
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8:10 pm - 10:35 pm
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DXB
39h 25m
1 stop
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12:40 am - 7:40 pm
DXB
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SFO
30h 00m
2 stops
$918Delta
Fri, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 30
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9:40 pm - 7:30 am
SFO
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DXB
21h 50m
1 stop
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9:20 am - 11:40 am
DXB
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SFO
38h 20m
2 stops
$919Lufthansa
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai departing in August.

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 Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, 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 $820 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,212 and $1,163 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,100 on average.

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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Dubai

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

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.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on DXB

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 seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$499
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai was $499 for a one-way ticket and $909 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 Airbus A380-800 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Dubai, with oneworld 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 $1,052 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 $863 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $1,040 or less one-way and $1,039 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.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Dubai

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3606 reviews
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Difficult to find some food option for gluten and dairy allergy. May be a fruit salad would be better

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
SEA - DXB
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Difficult to find some food option for gluten and dairy allergy. May be a fruit salad would be better

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

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

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

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

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

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

The plane and services in Emirates flight from Los Angeles to Dubai were very good . But plane and services in flight from Dubai to Delhi were very poor/uncomfortable. Staff at Dubai and crew in Dubai plane was very very disappointing|shabby. Wheel chair was given only for a very small part of layover at Dubai and we faced great inconvenience. In short , our experience Dubai onwards(fly Dubai) was very bad and uncomfortable.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

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!

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

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

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

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

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

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.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

The boarding was confusing everyone asking each other the same question is this going to Dxb? The seat was awful felt like your sitting on a bench. I would not recommend it to anyone.

No extra snacks were available. Meals quality is terrible. Crew was not friendly.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

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

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

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

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

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

The overall experience for the price we paid was mediocre. Nothing outstanding! Check in process was standard. Flight attendants could have been more well mannered. I found it rude when the attendant nudged me with the snack box to grab my attention when not looking. She could have said ,’excuse me’ instead. My son’s in flight entertainment was not working. The food was not great either. The snack options were not so great with kids in mind. Overall, might not travel qatar again.

Check-in staff were not very pleasing and sounded to be rude, even though I hold a platinum membership. The aircraft is brand new and good. As it's a short flight no other comments.

Crew members service are at its best Seating area is very compact, could be better

Boarding was delayed by 2 hours since the machine that assigned boarding passes broke down and we were left waiting to drop our luggage

Excellent service and very comfortable business class for a long journey. Carry on bags in business class weight limits

The boarding was very unorganized, they had my dad “83 years old “ stand for long time to Wait in the line then stand behind the counter, we had two kids with us but the separated my dad from us for long time

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