SFO - DXB

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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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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, 10 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 p.m. - 3:10 a.m.SFO-DXB
20h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:50 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.DXB-SFO
25h 55m1 stop
C$ 978Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 28 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
United Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.SFO-DXB
25h 10m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:15 a.m. - 9:34 a.m.DXB-SFO
43h 19m1 stop
C$ 981United Airlines
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Sun, 16 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
United Airlines Logo
8:38 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.SFO-DXB
23h 02m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:15 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.DXB-SFO
43h 20m2 stops
C$ 989United Airlines
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Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
United Airlines Logo
11:45 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.SFO-DXB
19h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:50 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.DXB-SFO
26h 40m1 stop
C$ 995United Airlines
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Mon, 10 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.SFO-DXB
25h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 a.m. - 9:22 p.m.DXB-SFO
31h 52m2 stops
C$ 1,005Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 5 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.SFO-DXB
39h 00m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.DXB-SFO
26h 40m1 stop
C$ 1,012Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 17 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
KLM Logo
3:40 p.m. - 11:20 p.m.SFO-DXB
19h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
1:55 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.DXB-SFO
21h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,041KLM
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Wed, 7 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
KLM Logo
2:05 p.m. - 12:01 a.m.SFO-DXB
21h 56m2 stops
KLM Logo
1:30 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.DXB-SFO
23h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,047KLM
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Mon, 1 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
Delta Logo
3:40 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.SFO-DXB
23h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:30 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.DXB-SFO
23h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,052Delta
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Wed, 7 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Delta Logo
3:40 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.SFO-DXB
29h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:45 a.m. - 11:08 p.m.DXB-SFO
28h 23m2 stops
C$ 1,054Delta
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
SFO's curbside check-in eases departure for families.
Use the metro from DXB for an efficient city transfer.
Expert advice
Expert advice
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 16% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 978
Overall average: C$ 1,508
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/11Thu 27/11
SFO - DXB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,371
Typical prices: C$ 1,355-C$ 1,837
Emirates
Mon 19/1Wed 28/1
SFO - DXB • Direct
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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 September, where tickets cost C$ 1,273 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,234 and C$ 1,850 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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,062 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Dubai

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making departure smoother, especially for families.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
DXB

For a seamless arrival at DXB, take the metro from Terminals 1 or 3 to the city center. It's efficient and affordable.

Read more about DXBby Jessica Macdonald
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on DXB

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightC$ 728
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (47% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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$ 728 for a one-way ticket and C$ 978 for a round-trip.

  • 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 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$ 947 or less one-way.

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.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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