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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from £486

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£652

One-way from

£486

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£839
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 20/11-6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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4/7
  • 4/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 18m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 13 June 2025.

Thu 20/1102:15DXB - SFO
1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 6/1217:30SFO - DXB
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/6£652
Thu 16/1001:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 35mITA Airways
Mon 3/1115:05SFO - DXB
1 stop40h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 11/6£655
Thu 23/1001:55DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1111:45SFO - DXB
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6£696
Sun 13/701:00DXB - SFO
2 stops33h 35mDelta
Sun 27/717:08SFO - DXB
2 stops42h 27mDelta
Deal found 11/6£733
Thu 19/600:40DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/612:24SFO - DXB
2 stops23h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£734
Wed 18/601:00DXB - SFO
2 stops25h 53mKLM
Thu 3/712:35SFO - DXB
2 stops23h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/6£756
Wed 1/1001:15DXB - SFO
2 stops29h 55mSWISS
Thu 27/1112:50SFO - DXB
2 stops21h 25mSWISS
Deal found 13/6£783
Sat 14/617:15DXB - SFO
2 stops31h 20mOman Air
Wed 18/615:55SFO - DXB
2 stops30h 55mOman Air
Deal found 13/6£847
Mon 4/800:50DXB - SFO
2 stops27h 05mLufthansa
Wed 10/914:40SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/6£869
Fri 17/1005:50DXB - SFO
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1114:45SFO - DXB
1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6£928
Fri 24/1020:30DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 8/1112:00SFO - DXB
1 stop43h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/6£956
Thu 12/613:55DXB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 27/612:40SFO - DXB
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6£1,038

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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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Dubai

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/11

02:15-15:00

1 stop24h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 6/12

17:30-07:40

1 stop26h 10m

£652

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/10

01:50-13:25

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

15:05-19:50

1 stop40h 45m

£655

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/10

01:55-14:43

1 stop23h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

11:45-19:40

1 stop19h 55m

£696

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 13/7

01:00-23:35

2 stops33h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 27/7

17:08-22:35

2 stops42h 27m

£733

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/10

01:15-20:10

2 stops29h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

12:50-22:15

2 stops21h 25m

£783

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 17/10

07:45-19:30

1 stop22h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

22:20-08:45

1 stop22h 25m

£846

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/8

00:50-16:55

2 stops27h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 11/9

07:00-22:35

2 stops28h 35m

£869

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/7

22:45-13:35

2 stops25h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 31/7

15:55-09:50

2 stops30h 55m

£891

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 17/10

05:50-13:35

1 stop18h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

14:45-21:15

1 stop18h 30m

£928

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 24/10

20:30-09:05

1 stop23h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

12:00-19:15

1 stop43h 15m

£956

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to San Francisco

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 9 June 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 66 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 13 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dubai to San Francisco as you normally would.

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 13 June 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 13 June 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
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
1,304 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
7,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 British Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at £652. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by ITA Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £655 and £696, respectively. British Airways is 23% 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?

    £503 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 IndiGo and China Eastern, with prices starting from £517 and £570, 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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