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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from £525

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£670

One-way from

£525

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£743
17/5-7/6
  • 17/5-7/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 48m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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ITA Airways
  • ITA Airways
  • 28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 15m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£81 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 17/506:20DXB - SFO
2 stops25h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/616:25SFO - DXB
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£670
Thu 16/1001:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 25mITA Airways
Mon 3/1115:05SFO - DXB
1 stop40h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 20/2£680
Wed 19/302:15DXB - SFO
1 stop24h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 31/311:35SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2£727
Thu 13/313:20DXB - SFO
1 stop37h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 18/321:40SFO - DXB
1 stop23h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£734
Sun 16/301:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 40mDelta
Sun 30/313:45SFO - DXB
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Deal found 20/2£742
Thu 21/819:45DXB - SFO
1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 1/911:30SFO - DXB
1 stop44h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2£847
Fri 21/301:55DXB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Thu 3/413:35SFO - DXB
2 stops22h 25mKLM
Deal found 21/2£856
Thu 20/311:00DXB - SFO
2 stops41h 29mAir France
Mon 31/313:45SFO - DXB
2 stops21h 50mAir France
Deal found 21/2£860
Thu 13/308:30DXB - SFO
1 stop38h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 8/418:45SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£909
Thu 13/322:50DXB - SFO
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 8/416:10SFO - DXB
1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£972
Sat 22/323:40DXB - SFO
1 stop28h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 5/423:10SFO - DXB
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2£1,020
Thu 20/308:50DXB - SFO
Nonstop16h 00mEmirates
Mon 31/317:05SFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 35mEmirates
Deal found 21/2£1,146

Find flights from Dubai to San Francisco within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Dubai

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/5

06:20-20:58

2 stops25h 38m

San Francisco

Sat 7/6

16:25-04:35

2 stops25h 10m

£670

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/3

02:15-15:34

1 stop24h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 31/3

11:35-18:35

1 stop20h 00m

£727

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 13/3

13:20-16:00

1 stop37h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

21:40-08:30

1 stop23h 50m

£734

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 16/3

01:30-14:10

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 30/3

13:45-23:00

2 stops22h 15m

£742

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 21/3

01:55-12:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 3/4

13:35-23:00

2 stops22h 25m

£856

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/3

11:00-17:29

2 stops41h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 31/3

13:45-22:35

2 stops21h 50m

£860

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/3

01:50-20:02

2 stops29h 12m

San Francisco

Thu 3/4

16:05-18:50

2 stops39h 45m

£882

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 13/3

08:30-12:05

1 stop38h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

18:45-02:30

1 stop20h 45m

£909

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 13/3

22:50-13:35

1 stop25h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

16:10-21:25

1 stop18h 15m

£972

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/3

02:00-17:25

1 stop26h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 28/3

20:25-21:05

1 stop37h 40m

£1,005

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dubai to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Dubai to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Dubai to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 48% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from DXB to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from Dubai to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Dubai to San Francisco flight route?

    This flight path from Dubai Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at £727. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at £734 and £742, respectively. United Airlines is 16% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to San Francisco one-way?

    £525 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from ITA Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and SWISS, with prices starting from £602 and £616, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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