SFO - DXB

C$ 506 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dubai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai departing on 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Dubai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Dubai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
C$ 910
Overall average: C$ 1,266
United Airlines
Tue 31/3Mon 20/4
SFO - DXB • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,332
Typical prices: C$ 1,299-C$ 1,469
Emirates
Wed 18/3Tue 24/3
SFO - DXB • Direct
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SFO's curbside check-in eases departure for families.
Use the metro from DXB for an efficient city transfer.
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You can fly direct with Emirates. Average duration is 15h 40m
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Most punctual • 83% on-time
Afternoon flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 19% price drop
December
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai

Tue, 31 Mar - Mon, 20 Apr
United Airlines Logo
11:52 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.
SFO
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DXB
31h 43m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:55 a.m. - 2:52 p.m.
DXB
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SFO
23h 57m
1 stop
C$ 910United Airlines
Sat, 18 Apr - Mon, 1 Jun
United Airlines Logo
8:45 a.m. - 6:35 p.m.
SFO
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DXB
22h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:55 a.m. - 1:51 p.m.
DXB
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SFO
22h 56m
1 stop
C$ 921United Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
United Airlines Logo
5:05 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.
SFO
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DXB
27h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:15 a.m. - 7:34 p.m.
DXB
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SFO
28h 19m
2 stops
C$ 926United Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
United Airlines Logo
7:15 a.m. - 6:35 p.m.
SFO
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DXB
24h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:55 a.m. - 6:57 p.m.
DXB
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SFO
28h 02m
2 stops
C$ 928United Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
United Airlines Logo
8:10 a.m. - 6:35 p.m.
SFO
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DXB
23h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:55 a.m. - 7:10 a.m.
DXB
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SFO
40h 15m
2 stops
C$ 943United Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
United Airlines Logo
8:25 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
SFO
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DXB
38h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:15 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
DXB
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SFO
24h 20m
1 stop
C$ 955United Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
United Airlines Logo
7:05 a.m. - 6:35 p.m.
SFO
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DXB
24h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:20 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
DXB
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SFO
25h 55m
1 stop
C$ 956United Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Tue, 2 Jun
United Airlines Logo
2:00 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.
SFO
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DXB
20h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:55 a.m. - 1:51 p.m.
DXB
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SFO
22h 56m
1 stop
C$ 958United Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
United Airlines Logo
8:25 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
SFO
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DXB
38h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:15 a.m. - 5:31 p.m.
DXB
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SFO
26h 16m
2 stops
C$ 962United Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Tue, 19 May
United Airlines Logo
2:00 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.
SFO
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DXB
20h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:55 a.m. - 7:19 p.m.
DXB
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SFO
28h 24m
2 stops
C$ 963United Airlines
Booking Insights

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 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 C$ 1,126 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,765 and C$ 1,725 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 C$ 925 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 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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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 seasonAugust
Cheapest flightC$ 506
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Dubai

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

  • 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 C$ 506 for a one-way ticket and C$ 910 for a round-trip.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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 C$ 1,224 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Dubai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Dubai Intl.
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